Ralf vs Rasmus

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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Rasmus

Boy #5,412 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, desired"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Danish Finnish Swedish Norwegian Estonian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,412
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Rasmus Rank #5,412

Rasmus is more popular, ranked #5412 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Rasmus more popular?

Rasmus is more popular, ranked #5412 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Rasmus mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Rasmus means "beloved, desired" (Greek origin).

Are Ralf and Rasmus boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Rasmus is primarily a boy name.

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