Asher
Boy name · Hebrew · pronounced ASH-er
Verified name
What does Asher mean?
Happy, blessed, fortunate
Origin and language
Hebrew
Language family: Hebrew
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 28 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 150 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Ash, Ashy
Variant: Osher, Ashor, Ashir
Related: Ashley, Ashton, Asherah
Using Asher across cultures
Top 20 male name in English-speaking nations.
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