Ralf vs Behr

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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Behr

Boy #5,941 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Jewish/Ashkenazi American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,941
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Behr Rank #5,941

Behr is more popular, ranked #5941 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Behr more popular?

Behr is more popular, ranked #5941 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Behr mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Behr means "bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Ralf and Behr boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Behr is primarily a boy name.

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