Ralf vs Edgar

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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Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#460
Total SSA Count
679
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Edgar Rank #460

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Edgar more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Edgar mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Ralf and Edgar boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.

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