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Larson vs Usher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larson

Boy #2,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Lars (son of Lawrence)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,468
Total SSA Count
56
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

Larson Rank #2,468
Usher Rank #2,306

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 vs #2468 for Larson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Larson or Usher more popular?

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 compared to Larson at #2468 in the United States.

What do Larson and Usher mean?

Larson means "son of Lars (son of Lawrence)" (Scandinavian origin). Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin).

Are Larson and Usher boy or girl names?

Larson is primarily a boy name. Usher is primarily a boy name.

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