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Aser

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-ser /ˈɑ.sɛr/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Asher — from Hebrew, 'happy; blessed; fortunate'; the Spanish/Latin form of the biblical son of JacobLow

In 30 seconds: Happy; blessed; fortunate: Aser spells Asher — 'happy; blessed'. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'AH-ser').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Asher — from Hebrew, 'happy; blessed; fortunate'; the Spanish/Latin form of the biblical son of Jacob
U.S. rank (2024)#6474 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 168

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719852024

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

Aser is a spelling of Asher — from Hebrew, 'happy; blessed; fortunate' — the Spanish and Latin Vulgate form of the biblical son of Jacob and a tribe of Israel. A crisp, classic name (said 'AH-ser'; nickname Ash).

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and Jewish families. Rare in this spelling, happy-and-blessed at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Asher means 'happy; blessed; fortunate' in Hebrew — Aser is a spelling (the Spanish and Latin form of the biblical son of Jacob), crisp and classic (said 'AH-ser').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Asher — Hebrew etymology

Variations

AsherAsherAsier

Nicknames

Ash

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Asher— the standard spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aser mean?

Aser spells Asher — Hebrew 'happy; blessed; fortunate'.

How do you pronounce Aser?

It's said AH-ser /ˈɑ.sɛr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aser a boy or girl name?

Aser is a boy's name.

How popular is Aser?

Aser is a rare name in the U.S.

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