Carlson vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlson

Boy #6,359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carl, free man"

Origin: Scandinavian

Swedish Norwegian Danish American

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Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Carlson Rank #6,359

Ralf Rank #32,528

Carlson is more popular, ranked #6359 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Carlson or Ralf more popular?

Carlson is more popular, ranked #6359 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Carlson and Ralf mean?

Carlson means "son of Carl, free man" (Scandinavian origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Carlson and Ralf boy or girl names?

Carlson is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.