Ralf vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Edson Rank #1,835

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Edson more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Edson mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Ralf and Edson boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.