Asher vs Knox

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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Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#209
Total SSA Count
1,701
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Asher Rank #20
Knox Rank #209

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #209 for Knox.

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

Knox ___

  • Knox James
  • Knox Oliver
  • Knox William
  • Knox Henry
  • Knox Alexander
  • Knox Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asher

Ezra Silas Ivy Elijah Hazel

If you choose Knox

Ryder Lennox Jagger Saylor Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asher or Knox more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Asher and Knox mean?

Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Asher and Knox boy or girl names?

Asher is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.

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