Ralf vs Johnny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Johnny Rank #458

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Johnny more popular?

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Johnny mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ralf and Johnny boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Johnny is primarily a boy name.