Holt vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,918
Total SSA Count
82
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

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Popularity Comparison

Holt Rank #1,918
Ralf Rank #32,528

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holt or Ralf more popular?

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Holt and Ralf mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Holt and Ralf boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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