Ralf vs Dev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,528
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Dev

Boy #1,401 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"divine, god"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,401
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Dev Rank #1,401

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Dev more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Dev mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Ralf and Dev boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Dev is primarily a boy name.

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