Ralf vs Colson

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 #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Colson Rank #355

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Colson more popular?

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Colson mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Ralf and Colson boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.