Asaph vs Ashar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asaph

Boy #3,696 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gatherer, collector"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,696
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ace, Saph

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Asaph Rank #3,696
Ashar Rank #3,639

Ashar is more popular, ranked #3639 vs #3696 for Asaph.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asaph ___

  • Asaph David
  • Asaph Samuel
  • Asaph Elias
  • Asaph Nathan
  • Asaph James
  • Asaph John

Ashar ___

  • Ashar Eli
  • Ashar Ben
  • Ashar David
  • Ashar Noah
  • Ashar Levi
  • Ashar Gabriel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asaph

Ezra Miriam Naomi Elijah Deborah

If you choose Ashar

Asher Eli Levi Judah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asaph or Ashar more popular?

Ashar is more popular, ranked #3639 compared to Asaph at #3696 in the United States.

What do Asaph and Ashar mean?

Asaph means "gatherer, collector" (Hebrew origin). Ashar means "abundance, prosperity" (Hebrew origin).

Are Asaph and Ashar boy or girl names?

Asaph is primarily a boy name. Ashar is primarily a boy name.

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