The nameNasser
Nasser is an Arabic name of victory.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Nasser comes from the Arabic nasir, "helper, victorious".
Origin
Arabic.
History
In England and Wales Nasser reached 1033rd place in 2002. The name is familiar worldwide through Gamal Abdel Nasser, president of Egypt.
Popularity of the name Nasser
Nasser in the United States
Nasser was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 317 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Nasser. Its rise began around 1957, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Nasser in the United States were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 29 births a year.
Nasser in France
Nasser was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 1,100 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Nasser. Its rise began around 1954, and it peaked in 1972. Half of all babies named Nasser in France were born before 1976, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 31 births a year on average, against 38 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Nasser
Names from the same generation as Nasser, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nasser mean?
Nasser comes from the Arabic nasir, "helper, victorious".
What is the origin of the name Nasser?
Arabic.
Is Nasser a girl's or a boy's name?
Nasser is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Nasser?
In 2024, Nasser was the 3401st most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 34 births.
What are good sibling names for Nasser?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Safia, Hajar, Zeinab and Aziza for a sister, Moussa, Rashid, Adil and Farid for a brother.