Ralf vs Luis

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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Luis

Boy #130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#130
Total SSA Count
2,778
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Luis Rank #130

Luis is more popular, ranked #130 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Luis more popular?

Luis is more popular, ranked #130 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Luis mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Luis means "famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Ralf and Luis boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Luis is primarily a boy name.

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