Asaf vs Naftuli

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Naftuli

Boy #4,017 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my wrestling, my struggle"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Hasidic Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,017
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nafty, Naf, Tuli

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Asaf Rank #4,185
Naftuli Rank #4,017

Naftuli is more popular, ranked #4017 vs #4185 for Asaf.

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

Naftuli ___

  • Naftuli Moshe
  • Naftuli Avraham
  • Naftuli Yitzchak
  • Naftuli Dovid
  • Naftuli Menachem
  • Naftuli Chaim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asaf

Ezra Miriam Jonah Naomi Elijah

If you choose Naftuli

Yitzchak Miriam Dovid Rivka Shlomo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asaf or Naftuli more popular?

Naftuli is more popular, ranked #4017 compared to Asaf at #4185 in the United States.

What do Asaf and Naftuli mean?

Asaf means "gatherer, collector" (Hebrew origin). Naftuli means "my wrestling, my struggle" (Hebrew origin).

Are Asaf and Naftuli boy or girl names?

Asaf is primarily a boy name. Naftuli is primarily a boy name.

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