Usher vs Cross

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Usher

Boy #2,306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"doorkeeper, one who ushers"

Origin: Old French

English American African-American

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Boy #2,439 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crossroads, cross"

Origin: Old English/Norse

English American

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Usher Rank #2,306

Cross Rank #2,439

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 vs #2439 for Cross.

Is Usher or Cross more popular?

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 compared to Cross at #2439 in the United States.

What do Usher and Cross mean?

Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin). Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Usher and Cross boy or girl names?

Usher is primarily a boy name. Cross is primarily a boy name.