Ralf vs Hayes

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 #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

English Irish American

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Hayes Rank #160

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Hayes more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Hayes mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Ralf and Hayes boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.