Ralf vs Mercer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #3,081 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cloth merchant, fabric trader"

Origin: Old French

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Mercer Rank #3,081

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Mercer more popular?

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Mercer mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Mercer means "cloth merchant, fabric trader" (Old French origin).

Are Ralf and Mercer boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Mercer is primarily a boy name.