Ralf vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ralf Rank #32,528

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and John mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ralf and John boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.