Ralf vs Ara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #6,422 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king; the beautiful one (from Armenian legend)"

Origin: Armenian

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Ara Rank #6,422

Ara is more popular, ranked #6422 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Ara more popular?

Ara is more popular, ranked #6422 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Ara mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Ara means "king; the beautiful one (from Armenian legend)" (Armenian origin).

Are Ralf and Ara boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Ara is primarily a boy name.