Ralf vs Ilya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #3,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Ilya Rank #3,661

Ilya is more popular, ranked #3661 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Ilya more popular?

Ilya is more popular, ranked #3661 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Ilya mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Ilya means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ralf and Ilya boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Ilya is primarily a boy name.