Daylon vs Usher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daylon

Boy #2,250 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"valley settlement"

Origin: Old English (via Dillon/Dale)

Cultural Roots

American Contemporary African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,250
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Day, Daye

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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
Nicknames
Ush

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Daylon Rank #2,250
Usher Rank #2,306

Daylon is more popular, ranked #2250 vs #2306 for Usher.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daylon ___

  • Daylon James
  • Daylon Lee
  • Daylon Reese
  • Daylon Scott
  • Daylon Andre
  • Daylon Michael

Usher ___

  • Usher Raymond
  • Usher James
  • Usher Michael
  • Usher David
  • Usher Lee
  • Usher Terrell

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daylon

Jaylen Taylen Braxton Kendall Zara

If you choose Usher

Asher Jayden Malik Sasha Aaliyah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daylon or Usher more popular?

Daylon is more popular, ranked #2250 compared to Usher at #2306 in the United States.

What do Daylon and Usher mean?

Daylon means "valley settlement" (Old English (via Dillon/Dale) origin). Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin).

Are Daylon and Usher boy or girl names?

Daylon is primarily a boy name. Usher is primarily a boy name.

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