Ralf vs Rakai

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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Rakai

Boy #3,323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to care for, to cherish"

Origin: Luganda

Cultural Roots

African American Ugandan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,323
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Rakai Rank #3,323

Rakai is more popular, ranked #3323 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Rakai more popular?

Rakai is more popular, ranked #3323 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Rakai mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Rakai means "to care for, to cherish" (Luganda origin).

Are Ralf and Rakai boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Rakai is primarily a boy name.

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