Blair vs Usher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blair

Boy #2,167 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"battlefield (poetic extension)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

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Boy #2,306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"doorkeeper, one who ushers"

Origin: Old French

English American African-American

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Blair Rank #2,167

Usher Rank #2,306

Blair is more popular, ranked #2167 vs #2306 for Usher.

Is Blair or Usher more popular?

Blair is more popular, ranked #2167 compared to Usher at #2306 in the United States.

What do Blair and Usher mean?

Blair means "battlefield (poetic extension)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin).

Are Blair and Usher boy or girl names?

Blair is primarily a boy name. Usher is primarily a boy name.