Soul vs Usher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Soul

Boy #2,321 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spiritual essence, animating force"

Origin: Old English

American 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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Soul Rank #2,321

Usher Rank #2,306

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 vs #2321 for Soul.

Is Soul or Usher more popular?

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 compared to Soul at #2321 in the United States.

What do Soul and Usher mean?

Soul means "spiritual essence, animating force" (Old English origin). Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin).

Are Soul and Usher boy or girl names?

Soul is primarily a boy name. Usher is primarily a boy name.