Ralf vs Howl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #6,467 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to cry out, a wolf's cry"

Origin: Old English

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Howl Rank #6,467

Howl is more popular, ranked #6467 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Howl more popular?

Howl is more popular, ranked #6467 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Howl mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Howl means "to cry out, a wolf's cry" (Old English origin).

Are Ralf and Howl boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Howl is primarily a boy name.