Ralf vs Hansel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Boy #1,666 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via German

German Swiss Austrian Nordic

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Hansel Rank #1,666

Hansel is more popular, ranked #1666 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Hansel more popular?

Hansel is more popular, ranked #1666 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Hansel mean?

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

Are Ralf and Hansel boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Hansel is primarily a boy name.