Ralf vs Aras

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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Aras

Boy #3,142 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle, swift and free"

Origin: Kurdish

Cultural Roots

Kurdish Turkish Persian Armenian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,142
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Aras Rank #3,142

Aras is more popular, ranked #3142 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Aras more popular?

Aras is more popular, ranked #3142 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Aras mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Aras means "eagle, swift and free" (Kurdish origin).

Are Ralf and Aras boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Aras is primarily a boy name.

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