Ralf vs Chester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #1,657 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortress, walled Roman camp"

Origin: Latin

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Chester Rank #1,657

Chester is more popular, ranked #1657 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Chester more popular?

Chester is more popular, ranked #1657 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Chester mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Chester means "fortress, walled Roman camp" (Latin origin).

Are Ralf and Chester boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Chester is primarily a boy name.