Ralf vs Glen

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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Glen

Boy #2,326 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"narrow valley, mountain valley"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,326
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Glen Rank #2,326

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Glen more popular?

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Glen mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ralf and Glen boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Glen is primarily a boy name.

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