Ralf vs Arun

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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Arun

Boy #6,071 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, reddish glow of sunrise"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Tamil Buddhist Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,071
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Arun Rank #6,071

Arun is more popular, ranked #6071 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Arun more popular?

Arun is more popular, ranked #6071 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Arun mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Arun means "dawn, reddish glow of sunrise" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Ralf and Arun boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Arun is primarily a boy name.

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