Ralf vs Reilly

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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Reilly

Boy #2,800 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Irish-American Scottish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,800
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Reilly Rank #2,800

Reilly is more popular, ranked #2800 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Reilly more popular?

Reilly is more popular, ranked #2800 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Reilly mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Reilly means "courageous, valiant" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ralf and Reilly boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Reilly is primarily a boy name.

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