Ralf vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Dawson mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Ralf and Dawson boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.