Ralf vs Holt

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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Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,918
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Holt Rank #1,918

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Holt more popular?

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Holt mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin).

Are Ralf and Holt boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Holt is primarily a boy name.

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