Usher vs Malachai

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 #2,300 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my messenger, my angel"

Origin: Hebrew malakhi

Hebrew Irish English Christian

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Usher Rank #2,306

Malachai Rank #2,300

Malachai is more popular, ranked #2300 vs #2306 for Usher.

Is Usher or Malachai more popular?

Malachai is more popular, ranked #2300 compared to Usher at #2306 in the United States.

What do Usher and Malachai mean?

Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin). Malachai means "my messenger, my angel" (Hebrew malakhi origin).

Are Usher and Malachai boy or girl names?

Usher is primarily a boy name. Malachai is primarily a boy name.