Ralf vs Hiro

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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Hiro

Boy #2,121 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generous, tolerant"

Origin: Japanese kanji 寛

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Japanese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,121
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Hiro Rank #2,121

Hiro is more popular, ranked #2121 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Hiro more popular?

Hiro is more popular, ranked #2121 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Hiro mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Hiro means "generous, tolerant" (Japanese kanji 寛 origin).

Are Ralf and Hiro boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Hiro is primarily a boy name.

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