Hayes vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

English Irish 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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Hayes Rank #160

Ralf Rank #32,528

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Hayes or Ralf more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Ralf mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Hayes and Ralf boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.