Usher vs Luther

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 #1,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous army, warrior people"

Origin: Old High German

German English American

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Usher Rank #2,306

Luther Rank #1,499

Luther is more popular, ranked #1499 vs #2306 for Usher.

Is Usher or Luther more popular?

Luther is more popular, ranked #1499 compared to Usher at #2306 in the United States.

What do Usher and Luther mean?

Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin). Luther means "famous army, warrior people" (Old High German origin).

Are Usher and Luther boy or girl names?

Usher is primarily a boy name. Luther is primarily a boy name.