Ralf vs Hans

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #1,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Hans Rank #1,325

Hans is more popular, ranked #1325 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Hans more popular?

Hans is more popular, ranked #1325 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Hans mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Hans means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Germanic origin).

Are Ralf and Hans boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Hans is primarily a boy name.