Ralf vs Barnabas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Barnabas Rank #4,616

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Barnabas more popular?

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Barnabas mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin).

Are Ralf and Barnabas boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Barnabas is primarily a boy name.