Ralf vs Joshua

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Joshua Rank #57

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Joshua more popular?

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Joshua mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ralf and Joshua boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Joshua is primarily a boy name.