Ralf vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Mac Rank #696

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Mac more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Mac mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ralf and Mac boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.