Ralf vs Kolin

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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Kolin

Boy #5,725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos via Norman

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,725
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Kolin Rank #5,725

Kolin is more popular, ranked #5725 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Kolin more popular?

Kolin is more popular, ranked #5725 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Kolin mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Kolin means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos via Norman origin).

Are Ralf and Kolin boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Kolin is primarily a boy name.

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