Usher vs Rye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Usher

Boy #2,306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"doorkeeper, one who ushers"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #2,432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rye grain"

Origin: Old English

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Usher Rank #2,306

Rye Rank #2,432

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 vs #2432 for Rye.

Is Usher or Rye more popular?

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 compared to Rye at #2432 in the United States.

What do Usher and Rye mean?

Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin). Rye means "rye grain" (Old English origin).

Are Usher and Rye boy or girl names?

Usher is primarily a boy name. Rye is primarily a boy name.