Ralf vs Kris

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 #3,551 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Greek

American Scandinavian European

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Kris Rank #3,551

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Kris more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Kris mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Ralf and Kris boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.