Ralf vs Kei

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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Kei

Boy #4,606 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"joy, jubilation"

Origin: Japanese kanji 慶

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,606
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Kei Rank #4,606

Kei is more popular, ranked #4606 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Kei more popular?

Kei is more popular, ranked #4606 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Kei mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Kei means "joy, jubilation" (Japanese kanji 慶 origin).

Are Ralf and Kei boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Kei is primarily a boy name.

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