Klay vs Usher

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
Nicknames
Ush

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Klay Rank #2,112
Usher Rank #2,306

Klay is more popular, ranked #2112 vs #2306 for Usher.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Klay ___

  • Klay James
  • Klay Thomas
  • Klay Andrew
  • Klay Elliot
  • Klay Barrett
  • Klay Preston

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 Klay

Cade Beau Sloane Piper Tatum

If you choose Usher

Asher Jayden Malik Sasha Aaliyah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Klay or Usher more popular?

Klay is more popular, ranked #2112 compared to Usher at #2306 in the United States.

What do Klay and Usher mean?

Klay means "clay, mortal man" (Old English origin). Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin).

Are Klay and Usher boy or girl names?

Klay is primarily a boy name. Usher is primarily a boy name.

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