Asante vs Yessel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asante

Boy #2,805 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"thank you, grateful"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian Kenyan African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,805
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Asa, San

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Asante Rank #2,805
Yessel Rank #21,405

Asante is more popular, ranked #2805 vs #21405 for Yessel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asante ___

  • Asante James
  • Asante Emmanuel
  • Asante Kofi
  • Asante Michael
  • Asante David
  • Asante Lee

Yessel ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asante

Zuri Kwame Amara Kofi Nia

If you choose Yessel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asante or Yessel more popular?

Asante is more popular, ranked #2805 compared to Yessel at #21405 in the United States.

What do Asante and Yessel mean?

Asante means "thank you, grateful" (Swahili origin).

Are Asante and Yessel boy or girl names?

Asante is primarily a boy name. Yessel is primarily a girl name.

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