Ralf vs Aylan

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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Aylan

Boy #2,866 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"moon, moonlight"

Origin: Turkish

Cultural Roots

Turkish Kurdish Middle Eastern Central Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,866
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Aylan Rank #2,866

Aylan is more popular, ranked #2866 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Aylan more popular?

Aylan is more popular, ranked #2866 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Aylan mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Aylan means "moon, moonlight" (Turkish origin).

Are Ralf and Aylan boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Aylan is primarily a boy name.

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