Ralf vs Arnold

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 #1,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eagle power, eagle ruler"

Origin: Germanic

German English American Flemish

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Arnold Rank #1,694

Arnold is more popular, ranked #1694 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Arnold more popular?

Arnold is more popular, ranked #1694 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Arnold mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Arnold means "eagle power, eagle ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Ralf and Arnold boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Arnold is primarily a boy name.