Ralf vs Cy

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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Cy

Boy #2,349 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sun, shepherd"

Origin: Old Persian (via Cyrus)

Cultural Roots

American Western Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,349
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Cy Rank #2,349

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Cy more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Cy mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Ralf and Cy boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.

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