Asaph

♂ Boy

Pronounced AY-saf /ˈeɪ.sæf/High

Meaning: From Hebrew Asaf, 'gatherer, collector'; a Levite musician and psalmist in the BibleMedium

In 30 seconds: A gatherer of song: Asaph was King David's chief musician, who composed psalms still sung today. A deep-cut biblical name — 'gatherer' — melodic, scholarly, and freshly rediscovered.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Asaf, 'gatherer, collector'; a Levite musician and psalmist in the Bible

U.S. rank (2025)#3664 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births30 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 431

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Asaph comes from Hebrew Asaf, 'gatherer, collector'. In the Bible he is a Levite, the chief musician appointed by King David, credited with composing twelve psalms. A learned, melodic name surfacing now among biblical-name lovers; astronomer Asaph Hall (who discovered Mars's moons) is a noted bearer.

In the U.S. it is rare, antique, and scholarly. Gatherer at the root, musical, and freshly chosen.

Did you know? Twelve of the Bible's psalms are attributed to Asaph, David's worship leader — so the name belongs to one of Scripture's earliest named songwriters.

Overall data confidence 80%

Behind the Name — Asaph — etymology

Variations

AsafAsaaf

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Famous Bearers

★Asaph Hall (1829-1907)
American astronomer who discovered the two moons of Mars, Phobos and Deimos
★Asaph
Biblical figure credited as a Levitical musician and author of several Psalms in the Hebrew Bible

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Asaph mean?

Asaph is Hebrew for 'gatherer, collector', a biblical Levite musician and psalmist.

How do you pronounce Asaph?

It's said AY-saf /ˈeɪ.sæf/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Asaph a boy or girl name?

Asaph is a boy's name.

How popular is Asaph?

Asaph is a rare name in the U.S.