Ralf vs Lewis

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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Lewis

Boy #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

Cultural Roots

English Welsh French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#435
Total SSA Count
728
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Lewis Rank #435

Lewis is more popular, ranked #435 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Lewis more popular?

Lewis is more popular, ranked #435 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Lewis mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Ralf and Lewis boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Lewis is primarily a boy name.

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