Alder vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Alder Rank #1,424

Ralf Rank #32,528

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Alder or Ralf more popular?

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Alder and Ralf mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Alder and Ralf boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.