Kye vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kye

Boy #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Welsh Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,197
Total SSA Count
171
Syllables
1
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

Kye Rank #1,197
Ralf Rank #32,528

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kye or Ralf more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Kye and Ralf mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Kye and Ralf boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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