Ralf vs Kerem

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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Kerem

Boy #3,137 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generosity, nobility, virtue"

Origin: Turkish/Arabic

Cultural Roots

Turkish Hebrew Jewish Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,137
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Kerem Rank #3,137

Kerem is more popular, ranked #3137 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Kerem more popular?

Kerem is more popular, ranked #3137 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Kerem mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Kerem means "generosity, nobility, virtue" (Turkish/Arabic origin).

Are Ralf and Kerem boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Kerem is primarily a boy name.

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