Usher vs Tai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Usher

Boy #2,306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"doorkeeper, one who ushers"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,306
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Tai

Boy #2,404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"great, supreme, exalted"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Vietnamese Thai Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,404
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Usher Rank #2,306
Tai Rank #2,404

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 vs #2404 for Tai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Usher or Tai more popular?

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 compared to Tai at #2404 in the United States.

What do Usher and Tai mean?

Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin). Tai means "great, supreme, exalted" (Chinese origin).

Are Usher and Tai boy or girl names?

Usher is primarily a boy name. Tai is primarily a boy name.

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