Ralf vs Ansel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #1,290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine protection"

Origin: Germanic

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Ansel Rank #1,290

Ansel is more popular, ranked #1290 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Ansel more popular?

Ansel is more popular, ranked #1290 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Ansel mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Ansel means "divine protection" (Germanic origin).

Are Ralf and Ansel boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Ansel is primarily a boy name.