Ralf vs Arvin

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 #2,122 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"friend of the army, warrior's friend"

Origin: Old High German

American German Dutch

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Arvin Rank #2,122

Arvin is more popular, ranked #2122 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Arvin more popular?

Arvin is more popular, ranked #2122 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Arvin mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Arvin means "friend of the army, warrior's friend" (Old High German origin).

Are Ralf and Arvin boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Arvin is primarily a boy name.