Elmer vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elmer

Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Ralf Rank #32,528

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Elmer or Ralf more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Ralf mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Elmer and Ralf boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.