Ralf vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Matthew mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Ralf and Matthew boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.