Nasser

Nasser - A very unique male name

Nasser appeared on the charts for the first time in 1957 on position #1718. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Nasser and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Nasser? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Nasser. The baby boy name Nasser was given to 11 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3068 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 133,299 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Nasser peaked in popularity 67 years ago in 1959 on position 1714.

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Nasser is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Nasser is currently topping the baby name charts in Michigan at position #1,071 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,964.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Nasser is where you live.

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Nasser origin and meaning

Arabic

Helper, supporter — from nasr, victory

Nasser is an Arabic name from the root n-s-r, giving helper and supporter, with the sense of one who brings victory. It has been in the American data since 1957. The spelling Nasser is distinct from Nasir, though the two are closely related forms.

Attested etymology

Nasser is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Nasser, pop culture references for the name Nasser and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Nasser

We've found the following names that sound similar to Nasser, sorted by popularity.

Nasir / Nazir / Nassir / Nazario / Nasario / Nazar / Nyzir / Nazier / Naseer / Nasier /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Nasser

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Nasser a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Nasser?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

NAH-sur · /ˈnɑːsər/

Around the world

• Nasir (Arabic) — The closely related Arabic form

Spellings and nicknames

• Nasir — The closely related Arabic form, also used in English
• Nassar — An alternative transliteration

Famous bearers

• Nasser Hussain — English cricketer (b. 1968) Contemporary
• Nasser Al-Khelaifi — Qatari businessman and sports executive (b. 1973) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

A strong Arabic name with a positive, supportive meaning.

Worth knowing

• Nasser, Nasir and Nassar are easily confused in spelling.