Ralf vs Kenny

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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Kenny

Boy #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,355
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Kenny Rank #1,355

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Kenny more popular?

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Kenny mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ralf and Kenny boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Kenny is primarily a boy name.

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