Farzad vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Farzad

Boy #6,484 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"splendid, of radiant birth"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Iranian Persian Tajik Afghan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,484
Total SSA Count
14
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

Farzad Rank #6,484
Ralf Rank #32,528

Farzad is more popular, ranked #6484 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farzad or Ralf more popular?

Farzad is more popular, ranked #6484 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Farzad and Ralf mean?

Farzad means "splendid, of radiant birth" (Persian origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Farzad and Ralf boy or girl names?

Farzad is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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