Usher vs Lathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Usher

Boy #2,306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"doorkeeper, one who ushers"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #2,198 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller at the barn"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English (via surname)

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Usher Rank #2,306

Lathan Rank #2,198

Lathan is more popular, ranked #2198 vs #2306 for Usher.

Is Usher or Lathan more popular?

Lathan is more popular, ranked #2198 compared to Usher at #2306 in the United States.

What do Usher and Lathan mean?

Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin). Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin).

Are Usher and Lathan boy or girl names?

Usher is primarily a boy name. Lathan is primarily a boy name.