James vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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James Rank #5

Ralf Rank #32,528

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is James or Ralf more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do James and Ralf mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are James and Ralf boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.