Ralf vs Hersh

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 #2,880 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"deer, stag"

Origin: Yiddish/Germanic

Jewish Eastern European American

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Hersh Rank #2,880

Hersh is more popular, ranked #2880 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Hersh more popular?

Hersh is more popular, ranked #2880 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Hersh mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Hersh means "deer, stag" (Yiddish/Germanic origin).

Are Ralf and Hersh boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Hersh is primarily a boy name.