Ralf vs Dane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Dane Rank #882

Dane is more popular, ranked #882 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Dane more popular?

Dane is more popular, ranked #882 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Dane mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin).

Are Ralf and Dane boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Dane is primarily a boy name.