Emeric vs Usher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emeric

Boy #2,332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, power"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French Hungarian English Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,332
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Em, Ric, Rick

Playground Safety Score

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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

Emeric Rank #2,332
Usher Rank #2,306

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 vs #2332 for Emeric.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emeric ___

  • Emeric James
  • Emeric Charles
  • Emeric Louis
  • Emeric Thomas
  • Emeric William
  • Emeric John

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 Emeric

Cecile Mathilde Hugo Caspian Isolde

If you choose Usher

Asher Jayden Malik Sasha Aaliyah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emeric or Usher more popular?

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 compared to Emeric at #2332 in the United States.

What do Emeric and Usher mean?

Emeric means "home ruler, power" (Germanic origin). Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin).

Are Emeric and Usher boy or girl names?

Emeric is primarily a boy name. Usher is primarily a boy name.

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