Ralf vs Rei

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 #3,800 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"courtesy, respect, gratitude"

Origin: Japanese kanji 礼

Japanese American Brazilian

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Rei Rank #3,800

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Rei more popular?

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Rei mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Rei means "courtesy, respect, gratitude" (Japanese kanji 礼 origin).

Are Ralf and Rei boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Rei is primarily a boy name.