Mark vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Scandinavian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#246
Total SSA Count
1,437
Syllables
1
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

Mark Rank #246
Ralf Rank #32,528

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mark or Ralf more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Mark and Ralf mean?

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

Are Mark and Ralf boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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