Ralf vs Arash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Boy #6,324 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining"

Origin: Persian/Avestan

Iranian/Persian Afghan Tajik Persian diaspora

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Arash Rank #6,324

Arash is more popular, ranked #6324 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Arash more popular?

Arash is more popular, ranked #6324 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Arash mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Arash means "bright, shining" (Persian/Avestan origin).

Are Ralf and Arash boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Arash is primarily a boy name.