Ralf vs Bane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #3,170 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cause of death, ruin, poison"

Origin: Old English bana

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Bane Rank #3,170

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Bane more popular?

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Bane mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin).

Are Ralf and Bane boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Bane is primarily a boy name.