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Ralf vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,528
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Nico

Boy #212 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian German Spanish Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#212
Total SSA Count
1,678
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Nico Rank #212

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Nico more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Nico mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Ralf and Nico boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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