Ralf vs Craig

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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Craig

Boy #1,840 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rocky cliff, crag"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (creag)

Cultural Roots

Scottish Welsh British American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,840
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Craig Rank #1,840

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Craig more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Craig mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Ralf and Craig boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.

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