John vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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John Rank #21

Ralf Rank #32,528

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is John or Ralf more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do John and Ralf mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are John and Ralf boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.