Ralf vs Lou

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French Louis

French English American

24 High Risk

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Lou Rank #2,123

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Lou more popular?

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Lou mean?

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

Are Ralf and Lou boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Lou is primarily a boy name.