Mathew vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Christian American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#941
Total SSA Count
244
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

Mathew Rank #941
Ralf Rank #32,528

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathew or Ralf more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Ralf mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Mathew and Ralf boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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