Donald vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donald

Boy #673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the world"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English 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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Donald Rank #673

Ralf Rank #32,528

Donald is more popular, ranked #673 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Donald or Ralf more popular?

Donald is more popular, ranked #673 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Donald and Ralf mean?

Donald means "ruler of the world" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Donald and Ralf boy or girl names?

Donald is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.