Usher vs Glen

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 #2,326 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow valley, mountain valley"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American Australian

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Usher Rank #2,306

Glen Rank #2,326

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 vs #2326 for Glen.

Is Usher or Glen more popular?

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 compared to Glen at #2326 in the United States.

What do Usher and Glen mean?

Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin). Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Usher and Glen boy or girl names?

Usher is primarily a boy name. Glen is primarily a boy name.