Ralf vs Rafa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #5,462 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God has healed, healing of God"

Origin: Hebrew Refa'el

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Rafa Rank #5,462

Rafa is more popular, ranked #5462 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Rafa more popular?

Rafa is more popular, ranked #5462 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Rafa mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Rafa means "God has healed, healing of God" (Hebrew Refa'el origin).

Are Ralf and Rafa boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Rafa is primarily a boy name.