Barnabas vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnabas

Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Barnabas Rank #4,616

Ralf Rank #32,528

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Barnabas or Ralf more popular?

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Ralf mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Barnabas and Ralf boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.