Usher vs Kior

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 #2,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (via Keir)

American Contemporary

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Usher Rank #2,306

Kior Rank #2,243

Kior is more popular, ranked #2243 vs #2306 for Usher.

Is Usher or Kior more popular?

Kior is more popular, ranked #2243 compared to Usher at #2306 in the United States.

What do Usher and Kior mean?

Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin). Kior means "dark one" (Scottish Gaelic (via Keir) origin).

Are Usher and Kior boy or girl names?

Usher is primarily a boy name. Kior is primarily a boy name.