Ralf vs Aleksander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #1,676 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Aleksander Rank #1,676

Aleksander is more popular, ranked #1676 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Aleksander more popular?

Aleksander is more popular, ranked #1676 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Aleksander mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Aleksander means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Ralf and Aleksander boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Aleksander is primarily a boy name.