Ralf vs Marty

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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Marty

Boy #2,623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin Martinus

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,623
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Marty Rank #2,623

Marty is more popular, ranked #2623 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Marty more popular?

Marty is more popular, ranked #2623 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Marty mean?

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

Are Ralf and Marty boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Marty is primarily a boy name.

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