Ralf vs Keane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

✓ All Clear

Boy #6,592 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish cían

Irish English Scottish

15 High Risk

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Keane Rank #6,592

Keane is more popular, ranked #6592 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Keane more popular?

Keane is more popular, ranked #6592 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Keane mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Keane means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish cían origin).

Are Ralf and Keane boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Keane is primarily a boy name.