Ralf vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Peter mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Ralf and Peter boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.