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Usher vs Larson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Usher

Boy #2,306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"doorkeeper, one who ushers"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,306
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Larson

Boy #2,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Lars (son of Lawrence)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,468
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Usher Rank #2,306
Larson Rank #2,468

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 vs #2468 for Larson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Usher or Larson more popular?

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 compared to Larson at #2468 in the United States.

What do Usher and Larson mean?

Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin). Larson means "son of Lars (son of Lawrence)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Usher and Larson boy or girl names?

Usher is primarily a boy name. Larson is primarily a boy name.

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