Ralf vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Lex mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Ralf and Lex boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.