Kenny vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenny

Boy #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,355
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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

Kenny Rank #1,355
Ralf Rank #32,528

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenny or Ralf more popular?

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Ralf mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Kenny and Ralf boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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