Asher vs James

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

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Popularity Comparison

Asher Rank #20
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #20 for Asher.

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asher

Ezra Silas Ivy Elijah Hazel

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asher or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Asher at #20 in the United States.

What do Asher and James mean?

Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Asher and James boy or girl names?

Asher is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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