Arnold vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arnold

Boy #1,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eagle power, eagle ruler"

Origin: Germanic

German English American Flemish

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Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Arnold Rank #1,694

Ralf Rank #32,528

Arnold is more popular, ranked #1694 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Arnold or Ralf more popular?

Arnold is more popular, ranked #1694 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Arnold and Ralf mean?

Arnold means "eagle power, eagle ruler" (Germanic origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Arnold and Ralf boy or girl names?

Arnold is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.