Ralf vs Bartholomew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,348 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"son of Talmai, son of the furrows"

Origin: Aramaic

English German Dutch Christian

12 High Risk

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Bartholomew more popular?

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Bartholomew mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin).

Are Ralf and Bartholomew boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Bartholomew is primarily a boy name.