Ralf vs Darrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Darrell Rank #1,470

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Darrell more popular?

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Darrell mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin).

Are Ralf and Darrell boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Darrell is primarily a boy name.