Ralf vs Henson

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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Henson

Boy #5,111 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Henne (Henry)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,111
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Henson Rank #5,111

Henson is more popular, ranked #5111 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Henson more popular?

Henson is more popular, ranked #5111 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Henson mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Henson means "son of Henne (Henry)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Ralf and Henson boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Henson is primarily a boy name.

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