Ralf vs Howie

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 #5,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave heart, heart guardian"

Origin: Germanic

English American Scottish

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Howie Rank #5,429

Howie is more popular, ranked #5429 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Howie more popular?

Howie is more popular, ranked #5429 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Howie mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Howie means "brave heart, heart guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Ralf and Howie boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Howie is primarily a boy name.