Ralf vs Carlson

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 #6,359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carl, free man"

Origin: Scandinavian

Swedish Norwegian Danish American

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Carlson Rank #6,359

Carlson is more popular, ranked #6359 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Carlson more popular?

Carlson is more popular, ranked #6359 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Carlson mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Carlson means "son of Carl, free man" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Ralf and Carlson boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Carlson is primarily a boy name.