Ryan vs Asher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American English

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Ryan Rank #87

Asher Rank #20

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Asher more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Asher mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ryan and Asher boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Asher is primarily a boy name.