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Ralf vs Emrys

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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Emrys

Boy #1,144 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, not mortal"

Origin: Greek via Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Celtic British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,144
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Emrys Rank #1,144

Emrys is more popular, ranked #1144 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Emrys more popular?

Emrys is more popular, ranked #1144 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Emrys mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Emrys means "immortal, not mortal" (Greek via Welsh origin).

Are Ralf and Emrys boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Emrys is primarily a boy name.

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