Ralf vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Gary Rank #1,133

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Gary more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Gary mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Ralf and Gary boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.