Rye vs Usher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rye

Boy #2,432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rye grain"

Origin: Old English

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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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Rye Rank #2,432

Usher Rank #2,306

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 vs #2432 for Rye.

Is Rye or Usher more popular?

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 compared to Rye at #2432 in the United States.

What do Rye and Usher mean?

Rye means "rye grain" (Old English origin). Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin).

Are Rye and Usher boy or girl names?

Rye is primarily a boy name. Usher is primarily a boy name.