Usher
Old French · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Usher
Usher derives from the Old French "huissier," meaning a doorkeeper or attendant, stemming from the Latin "ostium" (door).
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Etymology
Usher derives from the Old French "huissier," meaning a doorkeeper or attendant, stemming from the Latin "ostium" (door). The name originally referred to someone who showed people to their seats or guarded a door.
The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and America, with roots in medieval European occupational naming traditions rather than being tied to a specific religion. Historical usage includes the Usher family in Scottish nobility and various administrative roles throughout European history.
Usher currently ranks #1,974 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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