Ralf vs Darrel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #5,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (beloved place)"

Origin: Norman French

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Darrel Rank #5,336

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Darrel more popular?

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Darrel mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Darrel means "from Airelle (beloved place)" (Norman French origin).

Are Ralf and Darrel boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Darrel is primarily a boy name.