Ralf vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Dempsey more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Dempsey mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ralf and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.