Ralf vs Kavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,528
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kavan

Boy #6,204 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, gentle, kind"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Gaelic Celtic Irish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,204
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Kavan Rank #6,204

Kavan is more popular, ranked #6204 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Kavan more popular?

Kavan is more popular, ranked #6204 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Kavan mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Kavan means "handsome, gentle, kind" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ralf and Kavan boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Kavan is primarily a boy name.

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