Ralf vs Hershel

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 #2,764 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deer, little deer"

Origin: Yiddish (from German Hirsch)

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish American

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Hershel Rank #2,764

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Hershel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Hershel mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Ralf and Hershel boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.