Ralf vs Gale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

✓ All Clear

Boy #6,550 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lively, merry"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

15 High Risk

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Gale Rank #6,550

Gale is more popular, ranked #6550 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Gale more popular?

Gale is more popular, ranked #6550 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Gale mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Gale means "lively, merry" (Old Norse origin).

Are Ralf and Gale boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Gale is primarily a boy name.