Ralf vs Raleigh

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 #2,257 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deer meadow"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Raleigh Rank #2,257

Raleigh is more popular, ranked #2257 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Raleigh more popular?

Raleigh is more popular, ranked #2257 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Raleigh mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Raleigh means "deer meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Ralf and Raleigh boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Raleigh is primarily a boy name.