Yasser
Meaningwealthy, at ease · Arabic
Yasser is an Arabic boy name meaning “wealthy, at ease”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationYasser peaked in 2016, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Yasser you'd meet today is about 9 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Yasser would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 36,364 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryYasser first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
US births per million boys, 1975–2025
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About the name Yasser
Yasser is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “wealthy, at ease”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 2010s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
Other spellings of Yasser
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- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
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Questions about the name Yasser
What does the name Yasser mean?
Yasser means “wealthy, at ease” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Edward (“wealthy guardian”), Eduardo (“wealthy guardian”), Edgar (“wealthy spear”) and Eddie (“wealthy guardian”).
What is the origin of the name Yasser?
Yasser is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Yasser a boy or girl name?
Yasser is a boy name. In 2025, 47 US boys were named Yasser.
How popular is the name Yasser?
Yasser ranked #2,718 for US boys in 2025, given to 47 babies. Its best year was 2016, when it reached #2,207. Over the last five years it has climbed 168 places.
What names are similar to Yasser?
If you like Yasser, you might also like Yaser, Edward, Eduardo, Edgar and Eddie. Yaser is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Yasser?
Yasser is an Arabic boy name meaning “wealthy, at ease”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.