Melo vs Usher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melo

Boy #2,220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"melodious, pertaining to song"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Brazilian African-American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,220
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mel

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

Melo Rank #2,220
Usher Rank #2,306

Melo is more popular, ranked #2220 vs #2306 for Usher.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Melo ___

  • Melo James
  • Melo Andre
  • Melo Louis
  • Melo Xavier
  • Melo Ray
  • Melo Dean

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 Melo

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If you choose Usher

Asher Jayden Malik Sasha Aaliyah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melo or Usher more popular?

Melo is more popular, ranked #2220 compared to Usher at #2306 in the United States.

What do Melo and Usher mean?

Melo means "melodious, pertaining to song" (Greek origin). Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin).

Are Melo and Usher boy or girl names?

Melo is primarily a boy name. Usher is primarily a boy name.

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