Usher vs Cornelius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Usher

Boy #2,306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"doorkeeper, one who ushers"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #2,160 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"horn, strong-willed"

Origin: Latin

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Usher Rank #2,306

Cornelius Rank #2,160

Cornelius is more popular, ranked #2160 vs #2306 for Usher.

Is Usher or Cornelius more popular?

Cornelius is more popular, ranked #2160 compared to Usher at #2306 in the United States.

What do Usher and Cornelius mean?

Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin). Cornelius means "horn, strong-willed" (Latin origin).

Are Usher and Cornelius boy or girl names?

Usher is primarily a boy name. Cornelius is primarily a boy name.