Ralf vs Josh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #1,742 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Josh Rank #1,742

Josh is more popular, ranked #1742 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Josh more popular?

Josh is more popular, ranked #1742 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Josh mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Josh means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ralf and Josh boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Josh is primarily a boy name.