Ralf vs Emile

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #1,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to emulate"

Origin: Latin Aemilius

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Emile Rank #1,920

Emile is more popular, ranked #1920 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Emile more popular?

Emile is more popular, ranked #1920 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Emile mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Emile means "rival, eager to emulate" (Latin Aemilius origin).

Are Ralf and Emile boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Emile is primarily a boy name.