Ralf vs Jarrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,786 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear rule, lord of the spear (via Gerald)"

Origin: Germanic

African American English

15 High Risk

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Jarrell Rank #4,786

Jarrell is more popular, ranked #4786 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Jarrell more popular?

Jarrell is more popular, ranked #4786 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Jarrell mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Jarrell means "spear rule, lord of the spear (via Gerald)" (Germanic origin).

Are Ralf and Jarrell boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Jarrell is primarily a boy name.