Ralf vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Nicolas mean?

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

Are Ralf and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.