Ralf vs Ben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Ben Rank #802

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Ben more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Ben mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ralf and Ben boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.