Ralf vs Anders

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Anders Rank #835

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Anders more popular?

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Anders mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin).

Are Ralf and Anders boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Anders is primarily a boy name.