Kieran vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kieran

Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

Irish Scottish English

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Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Kieran Rank #441

Ralf Rank #32,528

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Kieran or Ralf more popular?

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Ralf mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Kieran and Ralf boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.