Ralf vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Mathew Rank #941

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Mathew more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Mathew mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ralf and Mathew boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.