Ralf vs Houston

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 #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Houston Rank #704

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Houston more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Houston mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Ralf and Houston boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.