David vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
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

David Rank #31
Ralf Rank #32,528

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Ralf more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do David and Ralf mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are David and Ralf boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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