Ralf vs Malcom

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 #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English African-American

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Malcom mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ralf and Malcom boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.