Asher vs Emmerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asher

Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20
Total SSA Count
8,123
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ash

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Asher Rank #20
Emmerson Rank #2,680

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #2680 for Emmerson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asher ___

  • Asher James
  • Asher Cole
  • Asher Gray
  • Asher Bennett
  • Asher Thomas
  • Asher River

Emmerson ___

  • Emmerson Rose
  • Emmerson Grace
  • Emmerson Jane
  • Emmerson Kate
  • Emmerson Lee
  • Emmerson Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asher

Ezra Silas Ivy Elijah Hazel

If you choose Emmerson

Harper Avery Quinn Sawyer Elliot

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asher or Emmerson more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Emmerson at #2680 in the United States.

What do Asher and Emmerson mean?

Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin). Emmerson means "son of Emery, powerful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Asher and Emmerson boy or girl names?

Asher is primarily a boy name. Emmerson is primarily a girl name.

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