Ralf vs Garth

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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Garth

Boy #5,248 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"enclosure, yard, garden"

Origin: Old Norse gardr

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,248
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Garth Rank #5,248

Garth is more popular, ranked #5248 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Garth more popular?

Garth is more popular, ranked #5248 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Garth mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Garth means "enclosure, yard, garden" (Old Norse gardr origin).

Are Ralf and Garth boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Garth is primarily a boy name.

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