Ralf vs Dove

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 #32,794 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dove bird, symbol of peace"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Dove Rank #32,794

Ralf is more popular, ranked #32528 vs #32794 for Dove.

Is Ralf or Dove more popular?

Ralf is more popular, ranked #32528 compared to Dove at #32794 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Dove mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Dove means "dove bird, symbol of peace" (Old English origin).

Are Ralf and Dove boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Dove is primarily a boy name.