Ralf vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Marcus Rank #256

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Marcus more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Marcus mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Ralf and Marcus boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.