Ralf vs Gene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,910 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"well-born, of noble descent"

Origin: Greek

American English French

15 High Risk

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Gene Rank #1,910

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Gene more popular?

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Gene mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin).

Are Ralf and Gene boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Gene is primarily a boy name.