Elliott vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#163
Total SSA Count
2,219
Syllables
3
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

Elliott Rank #163
Ralf Rank #32,528

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliott or Ralf more popular?

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Elliott and Ralf mean?

Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Elliott and Ralf boy or girl names?

Elliott is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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