Ralf vs Elis

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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Elis

Boy #6,117 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is an oath"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scandinavian Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,117
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Elis Rank #6,117

Elis is more popular, ranked #6117 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Elis more popular?

Elis is more popular, ranked #6117 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Elis mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Elis means "my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ralf and Elis boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Elis is primarily a boy name.

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