Ralf vs Darryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Darryl Rank #1,803

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Darryl more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Darryl mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Ralf and Darryl boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.