Usher vs Sylvester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Usher

Boy #2,306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"doorkeeper, one who ushers"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

English German Italian Polish Catholic

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Usher Rank #2,306

Sylvester Rank #2,106

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 vs #2306 for Usher.

Is Usher or Sylvester more popular?

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 compared to Usher at #2306 in the United States.

What do Usher and Sylvester mean?

Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin). Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin).

Are Usher and Sylvester boy or girl names?

Usher is primarily a boy name. Sylvester is primarily a boy name.