Marcus vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Marcus Rank #256

Ralf Rank #32,528

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Marcus or Ralf more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Ralf mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Marcus and Ralf boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.