Artur vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Artur

Boy #4,420 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear king"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Polish Spanish Italian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,420
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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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Popularity Comparison

Artur Rank #4,420
Ralf Rank #32,528

Artur is more popular, ranked #4420 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artur or Ralf more popular?

Artur is more popular, ranked #4420 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Artur and Ralf mean?

Artur means "bear king" (Celtic origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Artur and Ralf boy or girl names?

Artur is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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