Larson vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larson

Boy #2,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Lars (son of Lawrence)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,468
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
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

Larson Rank #2,468
Ralf Rank #32,528

Larson is more popular, ranked #2468 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Larson or Ralf more popular?

Larson is more popular, ranked #2468 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Larson and Ralf mean?

Larson means "son of Lars (son of Lawrence)" (Scandinavian origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Larson and Ralf boy or girl names?

Larson is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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