Usher vs Lysander

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 #2,200 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"liberator of men; freer of man"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Literary Classical

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Usher Rank #2,306

Lysander Rank #2,200

Lysander is more popular, ranked #2200 vs #2306 for Usher.

Is Usher or Lysander more popular?

Lysander is more popular, ranked #2200 compared to Usher at #2306 in the United States.

What do Usher and Lysander mean?

Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin). Lysander means "liberator of men; freer of man" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Usher and Lysander boy or girl names?

Usher is primarily a boy name. Lysander is primarily a boy name.