Usher vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Usher

Boy #2,306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"doorkeeper, one who ushers"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Usher Rank #2,306

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2306 for Usher.

Is Usher or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Usher at #2306 in the United States.

What do Usher and Lex mean?

Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Usher and Lex boy or girl names?

Usher is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.