Asaf vs Meilech

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asaf

Boy #4,185 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gatherer, collector"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,185
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Asa

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Meilech

Boy #4,337 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my king, dear king"

Origin: Yiddish from Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Yiddish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,337
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Meli, Lech

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Popularity Comparison

Asaf Rank #4,185
Meilech Rank #4,337

Asaf is more popular, ranked #4185 vs #4337 for Meilech.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asaf ___

  • Asaf David
  • Asaf Eli
  • Asaf Noah
  • Asaf Samuel
  • Asaf Jacob
  • Asaf Benjamin

Meilech ___

  • Meilech Dovid
  • Meilech Yosef
  • Meilech Aaron
  • Meilech Shmuel
  • Meilech Moshe

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Asaf

Ezra Miriam Jonah Naomi Elijah

If you choose Meilech

Faigy Shloimy Rivky Motty Chana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asaf or Meilech more popular?

Asaf is more popular, ranked #4185 compared to Meilech at #4337 in the United States.

What do Asaf and Meilech mean?

Asaf means "gatherer, collector" (Hebrew origin). Meilech means "my king, dear king" (Yiddish from Hebrew origin).

Are Asaf and Meilech boy or girl names?

Asaf is primarily a boy name. Meilech is primarily a boy name.

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