Ralf vs Anis

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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Anis

Boy #6,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"companion, close friend"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,601
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Anis Rank #6,601

Anis is more popular, ranked #6601 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Anis more popular?

Anis is more popular, ranked #6601 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Anis mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Anis means "companion, close friend" (Arabic origin).

Are Ralf and Anis boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Anis is primarily a boy name.

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