Ralf vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Ralf Rank #32,528

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and David mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Ralf and David boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.