Ralf vs Elric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Boy #4,824 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"elf ruler"

Origin: Old English

English Germanic Fantasy

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Elric Rank #4,824

Elric is more popular, ranked #4824 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Elric more popular?

Elric is more popular, ranked #4824 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Elric mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Elric means "elf ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Ralf and Elric boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Elric is primarily a boy name.