Ralf vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Ivan Rank #153

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Ivan more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Ivan mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Ralf and Ivan boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.