Ralf vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Anson mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Ralf and Anson boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.