Ralf vs Cross

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 #2,439 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crossroads, cross"

Origin: Old English/Norse

English American

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Cross Rank #2,439

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Cross more popular?

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Cross mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Ralf and Cross boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Cross is primarily a boy name.