Ralf vs Artemus

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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Artemus

Boy #5,370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"safe, uninjured"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,370
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Artemus Rank #5,370

Artemus is more popular, ranked #5370 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Artemus more popular?

Artemus is more popular, ranked #5370 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Artemus mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Artemus means "safe, uninjured" (Greek origin).

Are Ralf and Artemus boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Artemus is primarily a boy name.

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