Ralf vs Dave

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Dave Rank #2,019

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Dave more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Dave mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ralf and Dave boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Dave is primarily a boy name.