Ralf vs Ransom

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 #1,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf"

Origin: Old English/Norman

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Ransom Rank #1,661

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Ransom more popular?

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Ransom mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin).

Are Ralf and Ransom boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Ransom is primarily a boy name.