Ralf vs Lee

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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Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Lee mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Ralf and Lee boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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