Ralf vs Lyla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #32,323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"night, dark beauty (beautiful night)"

Origin: Arabic (layla) / Hebrew (lila)

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Lyla Rank #32,323

Lyla is more popular, ranked #32323 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Lyla more popular?

Lyla is more popular, ranked #32323 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Lyla mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Lyla means "night, dark beauty (beautiful night)" (Arabic (layla) / Hebrew (lila) origin).

Are Ralf and Lyla boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Lyla is primarily a boy name.