Ralf vs Niall

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 #1,586 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Niall Rank #1,586

Niall is more popular, ranked #1586 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Niall more popular?

Niall is more popular, ranked #1586 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Niall mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Niall means "champion" (Old Irish origin).

Are Ralf and Niall boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Niall is primarily a boy name.