Ralf vs Joao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #1,404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yohanan

Brazilian Portuguese Cape Verdean Angolan

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Joao Rank #1,404

Joao is more popular, ranked #1404 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Joao more popular?

Joao is more popular, ranked #1404 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Joao mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Joao means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yohanan origin).

Are Ralf and Joao boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Joao is primarily a boy name.