Ralf vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the bean growers (Fabii clan)"

Origin: Latin (faba = bean)

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Fabian Rank #444

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Fabian more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Fabian mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Ralf and Fabian boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.