Ralf vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Jonathan Rank #83

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Jonathan more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Jonathan mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Ralf and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.