Ralf vs Ken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Ken Rank #3,299

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Ken more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Ken mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ralf and Ken boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.