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Hiro vs Usher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiro

Boy #2,121 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generous, tolerant"

Origin: Japanese kanji 寛

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Japanese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,121
Total SSA Count
70
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

Hiro Rank #2,121
Usher Rank #2,306

Hiro is more popular, ranked #2121 vs #2306 for Usher.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiro or Usher more popular?

Hiro is more popular, ranked #2121 compared to Usher at #2306 in the United States.

What do Hiro and Usher mean?

Hiro means "generous, tolerant" (Japanese kanji 寛 origin). Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin).

Are Hiro and Usher boy or girl names?

Hiro is primarily a boy name. Usher is primarily a boy name.

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