Abe vs Usher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abe

Boy #2,424 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"exalted father"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"doorkeeper, one who ushers"

Origin: Old French

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Abe Rank #2,424

Usher Rank #2,306

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 vs #2424 for Abe.

Is Abe or Usher more popular?

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 compared to Abe at #2424 in the United States.

What do Abe and Usher mean?

Abe means "exalted father" (Hebrew origin). Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin).

Are Abe and Usher boy or girl names?

Abe is primarily a boy name. Usher is primarily a boy name.