Matthew vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
7,078
Syllables
3
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

Matthew Rank #33
Ralf Rank #32,528

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Ralf more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Ralf mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Matthew and Ralf boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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