Samuel vs Asher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate, prosperous"

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Samuel Rank #17

Asher Rank #20

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #20 for Asher.

Is Samuel or Asher more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Asher at #20 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Asher mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin).

Are Samuel and Asher boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Asher is primarily a boy name.