Ralf vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Nicholas mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Ralf and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.