Ralf vs Larson

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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Larson

Boy #2,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Lars (son of Lawrence)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,468
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Larson Rank #2,468

Larson is more popular, ranked #2468 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Larson more popular?

Larson is more popular, ranked #2468 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Larson mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Larson means "son of Lars (son of Lawrence)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Ralf and Larson boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Larson is primarily a boy name.

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