Usher vs Broderick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Usher

Boy #2,306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"doorkeeper, one who ushers"

Origin: Old French

English American African-American

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,392 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Roderick"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

8 High Risk

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Usher Rank #2,306

Broderick Rank #2,392

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 vs #2392 for Broderick.

Is Usher or Broderick more popular?

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 compared to Broderick at #2392 in the United States.

What do Usher and Broderick mean?

Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin). Broderick means "son of Roderick" (Welsh origin).

Are Usher and Broderick boy or girl names?

Usher is primarily a boy name. Broderick is primarily a boy name.