Ralf vs Dmitry

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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Dmitry

Boy #5,493 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"devoted to Demeter, goddess of harvest"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Serbian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,493
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Dmitry Rank #5,493

Dmitry is more popular, ranked #5493 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Dmitry more popular?

Dmitry is more popular, ranked #5493 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Dmitry mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Dmitry means "devoted to Demeter, goddess of harvest" (Greek origin).

Are Ralf and Dmitry boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Dmitry is primarily a boy name.

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