Ralf vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Cal mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Ralf and Cal boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.