Cooper vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cooper

Boy #50 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #50
Total SSA Count: 5,699
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Abel Messiah Elijah Bennett

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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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Sherry Ferry

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Ralf Rank #32,528

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Ralf more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Ralf mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Cooper and Ralf boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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