Ralf vs Leo

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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Leo

Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian German French American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24
Total SSA Count
7,793
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Leo Rank #24

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Leo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Leo mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Ralf and Leo boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.

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