Otto vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Otto

Boy #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Italian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#274
Total SSA Count
1,239
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Otto Rank #274
Ralf Rank #32,528

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otto or Ralf more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Otto and Ralf mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Otto and Ralf boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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