Usher vs Cy

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 #2,349 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sun, shepherd"

Origin: Old Persian (via Cyrus)

American Western Persian

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Usher Rank #2,306

Cy Rank #2,349

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 vs #2349 for Cy.

Is Usher or Cy more popular?

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Usher and Cy mean?

Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Usher and Cy boy or girl names?

Usher is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.