Usher vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Usher

Boy #2,306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"doorkeeper, one who ushers"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

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Usher Rank #2,306

Nigel Rank #2,190

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2306 for Usher.

Is Usher or Nigel more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Usher at #2306 in the United States.

What do Usher and Nigel mean?

Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Usher and Nigel boy or girl names?

Usher is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.