Walker vs Usher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walker

Boy #82 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cloth walker, one who treads cloth"

Origin: Old English occupational surname

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #82
Total SSA Count: 4,023
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Luther Porter Spencer Fletcher

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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

Similar Names

Luther Asa Ezra Walker

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Popularity Comparison

Walker Rank #82

Usher Rank #2,306

Walker is more popular, ranked #82 vs #2306 for Usher.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walker or Usher more popular?

Walker is more popular, ranked #82 compared to Usher at #2306 in the United States.

What do Walker and Usher mean?

Walker means "cloth walker, one who treads cloth" (Old English occupational surname origin). Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin).

Are Walker and Usher boy or girl names?

Walker is primarily a boy name. Usher is primarily a boy name.

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