Nicolas vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Nicolas Rank #184

Ralf Rank #32,528

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Nicolas or Ralf more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Ralf mean?

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

Are Nicolas and Ralf boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.