Ralf vs Penn

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 #2,952 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hill, headland, enclosure"

Origin: Old English

American English Welsh

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Penn Rank #2,952

Penn is more popular, ranked #2952 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Penn more popular?

Penn is more popular, ranked #2952 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Penn mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Penn means "hill, headland, enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Ralf and Penn boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Penn is primarily a boy name.