Lee vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Lee Rank #715
Ralf Rank #32,528

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Ralf more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Lee and Ralf mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Lee and Ralf boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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