Asher or Archer?

JeweloftheNile

Asher or Archer for a boy?
Do you like one better than the other? If so, why? Middle name would be James for both.

Asher
pros: softer sound, biblical name Older DS is Samson, like the nickname Ash;
cons: too trendy? seems to be becoming more popular we know three little boys named Asher

Archer
Pros: less popular ?, similar in look and sound to Asher

Cons: don't like the nickname Archie

Thanks!

mben1119

If I had to pick one, I'd pick Asher. An archer is someone who shoots arrows.

KIR2DS4

I agree with Archie....NMS. I prefer Asher. I like it, actually!

plunderb

I'd go with Asher based solely on your nn preference, but I like both.

Littledeer84

I like Archer best. I think it is cause I hear it less than Asher, and I dont like Ash as a nn. Archer is the name of the fx cartoon character, so some people might notice that.

Zimger

They are both becoming a bit more common in my area.

I would choose Archer. I don't really like Asher.

WashingtonQueen

Asher for sure!

oops34

I prefer Asher because it's a less common biblical name.

banda522

I love Archer, but DH hates it so it's off the table. If you don't like Archie, introduce him as "Archer."

BootsyLou

Asher.  By far

Court0026

Asher.  I really don't like Archer.  Something about it sounds harsh or something.

Smootchy

Archer.

don't care for Asher.

Kfran84

I am having dj vu here. OP did you ask this before? This same thing came up about a month ago. You may google to see if you can find the thread. I think there were quite a few responses.

Archer, btw.

cobalteou

Asher - It's becoming popular, yes, but It's classic not trendy IMO.

lindsayanne14

I would pick Asher!

katie6/26/04

I really like the name Asher.  It was one we considered if DD had been a boy.  Archer is NMS.

Mochadoodle

Both are great choices! Can't choose!

jburdet1

I prefer Archer and don't see a need for a nn.

Although, I do have a name crush on Asher. While I am hearing it more I don't consider it a common biblical name like Jacob nor do I see it becoming as common as Jacob or Matthew.

With DS#1's name, I think Asher is the better fit.

stargazer08

I like Asher better. :-) GL!

526SadieSadie

Asher, no contest.

oops34

mj.reilly:

Oops34:

I prefer Asher because it's a less common biblical name.

It is a very common biblical name.

That may be true, but I meant it's less common than other biblical names like Noah, Luke, Jacob, etc. And I've never met an Asher.  

meganandchase

DD would have been Asher if she was a boy.  I don't like Archer.

blu-eyedwife

Love Archer, but I also like the nickname Archie.

JeweloftheNile

Thank you so much for the feedback so far!

It seems to be trending slightly towards Asher. Since my main concern with Asher is the potential popularity/trendiness, it's good to hear that some of you think it's not too trendy/more classic. It seems like there might be regional differences (I didn't know any Ashers in the mid-west, but now have meet three since moving to the pacific northwest).

Palmtrees09

I LOVE the name Asher!!! But my DH doesn't. Boooo.

Go with Asher. You have more pros for it. Clearly the winner in my books!

mrs_tacos

Both names are actually kind of trendy. I prefer Asher.

TiffJ21

Asher...Archie is terrible. 

kelslynie

Either! Asher does have a nicer sound IMO but they are both great!

sunlavender

Neither is really my thing.

stoopy99

For me, Asher is a girls name and Archie is a boys name....

FakeFinn

I like Asher best.

capulet

I love Asher.  I wish we could use it, but it's hard to say with our last name.  I know it's become much more popular recently, but I think biblical names are always classics.  I don't mind Archer, but I definitely prefer Asher.