Ashur vs Oshea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ashur

Boy #2,679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, blessed"

Origin: Hebrew/Akkadian

Cultural Roots

Assyrian Hebrew Babylonian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,679
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ash

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Oshea

Boy #2,714 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the hawk-like one (Irish)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Irish African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,714
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
O, Shea

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Popularity Comparison

Ashur Rank #2,679
Oshea Rank #2,714

Ashur is more popular, ranked #2679 vs #2714 for Oshea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ashur ___

  • Ashur James
  • Ashur Michael
  • Ashur David
  • Ashur Thomas
  • Ashur Lee

Oshea ___

  • Oshea James
  • Oshea Michael
  • Oshea David
  • Oshea Emmanuel
  • Oshea Malik
  • Oshea Aaron

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ashur

Cyrus Darius Ariel Leah Naomi

If you choose Oshea

Elijah Isaiah Micah Aaliyah Zion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashur or Oshea more popular?

Ashur is more popular, ranked #2679 compared to Oshea at #2714 in the United States.

What do Ashur and Oshea mean?

Ashur means "happy, blessed" (Hebrew/Akkadian origin). Oshea means "descendant of the hawk-like one (Irish)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ashur and Oshea boy or girl names?

Ashur is primarily a boy name. Oshea is primarily a boy name.

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