Ralf vs Alfred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #839 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise counselor"

Origin: Old English

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Alfred Rank #839

Alfred is more popular, ranked #839 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Alfred more popular?

Alfred is more popular, ranked #839 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Alfred mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Alfred means "wise counselor" (Old English origin).

Are Ralf and Alfred boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Alfred is primarily a boy name.