Irving vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Jewish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,618
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Irving Rank #1,618
Ralf Rank #32,528

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irving or Ralf more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Irving and Ralf mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Irving and Ralf boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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