Luther vs Usher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luther

Boy #1,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous army, warrior people"

Origin: Old High German

German English American

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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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Luther Rank #1,499

Usher Rank #2,306

Luther is more popular, ranked #1499 vs #2306 for Usher.

Is Luther or Usher more popular?

Luther is more popular, ranked #1499 compared to Usher at #2306 in the United States.

What do Luther and Usher mean?

Luther means "famous army, warrior people" (Old High German origin). Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin).

Are Luther and Usher boy or girl names?

Luther is primarily a boy name. Usher is primarily a boy name.