Nick vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 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

Nick Rank #1,422
Ralf Rank #32,528

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Ralf more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Nick and Ralf mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Nick and Ralf boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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