Ralf vs Arif

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #6,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"knowledgeable, wise"

Origin: Arabic

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Arif Rank #6,188

Arif is more popular, ranked #6188 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Arif more popular?

Arif is more popular, ranked #6188 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Arif mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Arif means "knowledgeable, wise" (Arabic origin).

Are Ralf and Arif boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Arif is primarily a boy name.