Ralf vs Niles

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 #3,177 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, winner"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Niall

British American Irish

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Niles Rank #3,177

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Niles more popular?

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Niles mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin).

Are Ralf and Niles boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Niles is primarily a boy name.