Ralf vs Mikal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #4,638 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God (folk etymology)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Mikal Rank #4,638

Mikal is more popular, ranked #4638 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Mikal more popular?

Mikal is more popular, ranked #4638 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Mikal mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Mikal means "gift of God (folk etymology)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ralf and Mikal boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Mikal is primarily a boy name.