Jamil vs Usher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jamil

Boy #2,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"graceful, elegant"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Swahili African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,396
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Mil

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

Jamil Rank #2,396
Usher Rank #2,306

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 vs #2396 for Jamil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jamil ___

  • Jamil Hassan
  • Jamil Omar
  • Jamil Ali
  • Jamil Marcus
  • Jamil Andre
  • Jamil Aaron

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 Jamil

Aaliyah Kareem Layla Hassan Nadia

If you choose Usher

Asher Jayden Malik Sasha Aaliyah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamil or Usher more popular?

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 compared to Jamil at #2396 in the United States.

What do Jamil and Usher mean?

Jamil means "graceful, elegant" (Arabic origin). Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin).

Are Jamil and Usher boy or girl names?

Jamil is primarily a boy name. Usher is primarily a boy name.

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