Oden vs Usher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oden

Boy #2,225 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the frenzied one, the inspired"

Origin: Proto-Germanic

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norse American Swedish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,225
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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

Oden Rank #2,225
Usher Rank #2,306

Oden is more popular, ranked #2225 vs #2306 for Usher.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oden ___

  • Oden Thor
  • Oden Erik
  • Oden Bjorn
  • Oden Rune
  • Oden Leif
  • Oden Stone

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 Oden

Thor Freya Astrid Sigrid Baldur

If you choose Usher

Asher Jayden Malik Sasha Aaliyah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oden or Usher more popular?

Oden is more popular, ranked #2225 compared to Usher at #2306 in the United States.

What do Oden and Usher mean?

Oden means "the frenzied one, the inspired" (Proto-Germanic origin). Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin).

Are Oden and Usher boy or girl names?

Oden is primarily a boy name. Usher is primarily a boy name.

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