Duke vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#710
Total SSA Count
375
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

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Duke Rank #710
Ralf Rank #32,528

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duke or Ralf more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Duke and Ralf mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Duke and Ralf boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons