Paul vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
1
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

Paul Rank #264
Ralf Rank #32,528

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paul or Ralf more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Paul and Ralf mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Paul and Ralf boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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