Ralf vs Keir

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 #6,610 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, dark-complexioned"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic ciar

Scottish Irish British

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Keir Rank #6,610

Keir is more popular, ranked #6610 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Keir more popular?

Keir is more popular, ranked #6610 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Keir mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Keir means "dark one, dark-complexioned" (Scottish Gaelic ciar origin).

Are Ralf and Keir boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Keir is primarily a boy name.