Ralf vs Dylan

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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Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28
Total SSA Count
7,464
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Dylan mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Ralf and Dylan boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.

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