Ralf vs Dana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #4,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge (short form of Daniel)"

Origin: Hebrew Dan-El

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Dana Rank #4,273

Dana is more popular, ranked #4273 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Dana more popular?

Dana is more popular, ranked #4273 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Dana mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Dana means "God is my judge (short form of Daniel)" (Hebrew Dan-El origin).

Are Ralf and Dana boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Dana is primarily a boy name.