Ralf vs Calder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Boy #2,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough waters, hard stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Calder Rank #2,005

Calder is more popular, ranked #2005 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Calder more popular?

Calder is more popular, ranked #2005 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Calder mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Calder means "rough waters, hard stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ralf and Calder boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Calder is primarily a boy name.