Ralf vs Promise

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 #4,783 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"a vow, pledge, divine assurance"

Origin: Latin via English

African American English Nigerian Christian

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Promise Rank #4,783

Promise is more popular, ranked #4783 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Promise more popular?

Promise is more popular, ranked #4783 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Promise mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Promise means "a vow, pledge, divine assurance" (Latin via English origin).

Are Ralf and Promise boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Promise is primarily a boy name.