Ralf vs Coulson

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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Coulson

Boy #6,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Cole (son of Nicholas)"

Origin: Old English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American Pop culture/Marvel

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,468
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Coulson Rank #6,468

Coulson is more popular, ranked #6468 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Coulson more popular?

Coulson is more popular, ranked #6468 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Coulson mean?

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

Are Ralf and Coulson boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Coulson is primarily a boy name.

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