Nicholas vs Asher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nicholas Rank #117

Asher Rank #20

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Asher more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Asher mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nicholas and Asher boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Asher is primarily a boy name.