Ralf vs Kari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Boy #2,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl)

Norwegian Finnish Scandinavian American

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Kari Rank #2,838

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Kari more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Kari mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin).

Are Ralf and Kari boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Kari is primarily a boy name.