Ralf vs Dillon

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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Dillon

Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Irish Welsh American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#870
Total SSA Count
276
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Dillon Rank #870

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Dillon more popular?

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Dillon mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Ralf and Dillon boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.

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