Ralf vs Herbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #2,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright army, famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Herbert Rank #2,474

Herbert is more popular, ranked #2474 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Herbert more popular?

Herbert is more popular, ranked #2474 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Herbert mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Herbert means "bright army, famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Ralf and Herbert boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Herbert is primarily a boy name.