Colton vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Colton Rank #98
Ralf Rank #32,528

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton or Ralf more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Colton and Ralf mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Colton and Ralf boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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