Ralf vs Cavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #4,288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little gentle one (variant of Kevin)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Cavan Rank #4,288

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Cavan more popular?

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Cavan mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ralf and Cavan boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Cavan is primarily a boy name.