Ralf vs Raj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,528
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Raj

Boy #5,033 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, ruler"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Sikh South Asian diaspora

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,033
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Raj Rank #5,033

Raj is more popular, ranked #5033 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Raj more popular?

Raj is more popular, ranked #5033 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Raj mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Raj means "king, ruler" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Ralf and Raj boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Raj is primarily a boy name.

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