Ralf vs Usher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,528
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Usher Rank #2,306

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Usher more popular?

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Usher mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin).

Are Ralf and Usher boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Usher is primarily a boy name.

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