Ralf vs Ralph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Ralph Rank #1,153

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Ralph more popular?

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Ralph mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin).

Are Ralf and Ralph boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Ralph is primarily a boy name.