Ralf vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Lester Rank #1,578

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Lester more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Lester mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Ralf and Lester boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.