Ralf vs Jeffery

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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Jeffery

Boy #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,306
Total SSA Count
150
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Jeffery Rank #1,306

Jeffery is more popular, ranked #1306 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Jeffery more popular?

Jeffery is more popular, ranked #1306 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Jeffery mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Ralf and Jeffery boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Jeffery is primarily a boy name.

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