Raffaele vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Raffaele Rank #5,396
Ralf Rank #32,528

Raffaele is more popular, ranked #5396 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raffaele or Ralf more popular?

Raffaele is more popular, ranked #5396 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Raffaele and Ralf mean?

Raffaele means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Raffaele and Ralf boy or girl names?

Raffaele is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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