Ben vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Ben Rank #802

Ralf Rank #32,528

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ben or Ralf more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ben and Ralf mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Ben and Ralf boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.