Craig vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Craig

Boy #1,840 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rocky cliff, crag"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (creag)

Cultural Roots

Scottish Welsh British American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,840
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Craig Rank #1,840
Ralf Rank #32,528

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Ralf more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Craig and Ralf mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Craig and Ralf boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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