Ralf vs Mayer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Jewish German American

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Mayer Rank #1,834

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Mayer more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Mayer mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Ralf and Mayer boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Mayer is primarily a boy name.