Asher

Meaning of Asher

The name Asher means 'happy' or 'blessed.' It suggests someone who brings joy or is fortunate.

Asher has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Asher

Asher has held fairly steady, sitting around #28 in 2025 after peaking at #20 in 2022.

Notable people named Asher

• Asher Angel
  Actor, 'Shazam!' star
• Asher Roth
  Rapper, 'I Love College' hit
• Asher Grodman
  Actor, 'Ghosts' TV series
• Asher Book
  Actor, singer, 'Fame' movie
• Asher Brown Durand
  American landscape painter

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Questions about the name Asher

What does the name Asher mean?

Asher means the name asher means 'happy' or 'blessed.' it suggests someone who brings joy or is fortunate, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Asher a boy's or a girl's name?

Asher is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Asher?

In 2025, Asher ranked #28 for boys, down from #20 the year before.

When was Asher most popular?

Asher peaked at #20 in 2022.