Ralf vs Maykel

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 #4,410 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"who is like God (Cuban variant of Michael)"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish/Cuban

Cuban Latin American Spanish Caribbean

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Maykel Rank #4,410

Maykel is more popular, ranked #4410 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Maykel more popular?

Maykel is more popular, ranked #4410 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Maykel mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Maykel means "who is like God (Cuban variant of Michael)" (Hebrew via Spanish/Cuban origin).

Are Ralf and Maykel boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Maykel is primarily a boy name.