Burke vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Burke

Boy #3,235 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the fortress"

Origin: Old French 'borc'

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,235
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 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

Burke Rank #3,235
Ralf Rank #32,528

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burke or Ralf more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Burke and Ralf mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Burke and Ralf boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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