Ralf vs Ava

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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Ava

Boy #31,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"voice, sound"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

American English Iranian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,429
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Ava Rank #31,429

Ava is more popular, ranked #31429 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Ava more popular?

Ava is more popular, ranked #31429 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Ava mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Ava means "voice, sound" (Persian origin).

Are Ralf and Ava boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Ava is primarily a boy name.

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