Kei vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kei

Boy #4,606 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"joy, jubilation"

Origin: Japanese kanji 慶

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,606
Total SSA Count
22
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

Kei Rank #4,606
Ralf Rank #32,528

Kei is more popular, ranked #4606 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kei or Ralf more popular?

Kei is more popular, ranked #4606 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Kei and Ralf mean?

Kei means "joy, jubilation" (Japanese kanji 慶 origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Kei and Ralf boy or girl names?

Kei is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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