Asher is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #510 in 2001 with 39 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 360 births ranking #150. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 7,380 boys born was named Asher. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Asher is a Hebrew name meaning "happy" or "blessed". It has an uplifting meaning and the gentle confidence of a modern biblical favourite.
In the Hebrew Bible, Asher is one of the sons of Jacob and the ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel. The name has become increasingly popular in English-speaking countries in recent decades.