Ralf vs Mendel

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 #1,594 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"comforter, consoler (from Menachem)"

Origin: Hebrew

Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European Jewish

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Mendel Rank #1,594

Mendel is more popular, ranked #1594 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Mendel more popular?

Mendel is more popular, ranked #1594 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Mendel mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Mendel means "comforter, consoler (from Menachem)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ralf and Mendel boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Mendel is primarily a boy name.