Ralf vs Janson

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 #4,740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jan"

Origin: Scandinavian/Dutch

Scandinavian Dutch American

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Janson Rank #4,740

Janson is more popular, ranked #4740 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Janson more popular?

Janson is more popular, ranked #4740 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Janson mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Janson means "son of Jan" (Scandinavian/Dutch origin).

Are Ralf and Janson boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Janson is primarily a boy name.