Ralf vs Alek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #1,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Alek Rank #1,976

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Alek more popular?

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Alek mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Ralf and Alek boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Alek is primarily a boy name.