Ralf vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Elmer Rank #1,169

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Elmer more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Elmer mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Ralf and Elmer boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.