Ralf vs Burke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,235 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the fortress"

Origin: Old French 'borc'

Irish English American Australian

15 High Risk

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Burke Rank #3,235

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Burke more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Burke mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin).

Are Ralf and Burke boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Burke is primarily a boy name.