Ralf vs German

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #1,652 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brother, kin"

Origin: Latin

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Ralf Rank #32,528

German Rank #1,652

German is more popular, ranked #1652 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or German more popular?

German is more popular, ranked #1652 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and German mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). German means "brother, kin" (Latin origin).

Are Ralf and German boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. German is primarily a boy name.