Ralf vs Irving

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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Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Jewish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,618
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Irving Rank #1,618

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Irving more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Irving mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Ralf and Irving boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.

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