Ralf vs Cohen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,528
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cohen

Boy #239 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"priest"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#239
Total SSA Count
1,475
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Cohen Rank #239

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Cohen more popular?

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Cohen mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Cohen means "priest" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ralf and Cohen boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Cohen is primarily a boy name.

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