Ralf vs Duncan

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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Duncan

Boy #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,104
Total SSA Count
194
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Duncan Rank #1,104

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Duncan more popular?

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Duncan mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ralf and Duncan boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Duncan is primarily a boy name.

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