Colin vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colin

Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish 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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Colin Rank #335

Ralf Rank #32,528

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Colin or Ralf more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Colin and Ralf mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Colin and Ralf boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.