Ralf vs Dez

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Boy #5,597 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Desmond (south Munster, Ireland)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish/British

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Dez Rank #5,597

Dez is more popular, ranked #5597 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Dez more popular?

Dez is more popular, ranked #5597 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Dez mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Dez means "short form of Desmond (south Munster, Ireland)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ralf and Dez boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Dez is primarily a boy name.