Ralf vs Raphael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Raphael Rank #421

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Raphael more popular?

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Raphael mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ralf and Raphael boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Raphael is primarily a boy name.