Cal vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Cal Rank #671

Ralf Rank #32,528

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Cal or Ralf more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Cal and Ralf mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Cal and Ralf boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.