Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun helper

2 senses of helper

Sense 1
assistant, helper, help, supporter -- (a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "my invaluable assistant"; "they hired additional help to finish the work")
       => worker -- (a person who works at a specific occupation; "he is a good worker")

Sense 2
benefactor, helper -- (a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help))
       => good person -- (a person who is good to other people)