Ralf vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Maxwell mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Ralf and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.