Ira vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#978
Total SSA Count
230
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

Ira Rank #978
Ralf Rank #32,528

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Ralf more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ira and Ralf mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Ira and Ralf boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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