Ralf vs Nihal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #3,028 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young plant, sapling"

Origin: Turkish/Persian

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Nihal Rank #3,028

Nihal is more popular, ranked #3028 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Nihal more popular?

Nihal is more popular, ranked #3028 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Nihal mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Nihal means "young plant, sapling" (Turkish/Persian origin).

Are Ralf and Nihal boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Nihal is primarily a boy name.