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Asa vs Usher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Usher

Boy #2,306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"doorkeeper, one who ushers"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,306
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Asa Rank #475
Usher Rank #2,306

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 vs #2306 for Usher.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asa or Usher more popular?

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Usher at #2306 in the United States.

What do Asa and Usher mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin).

Are Asa and Usher boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Usher is primarily a boy name.

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