Ralf vs Riven

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 #3,748 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"split, torn apart"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

American English

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Riven Rank #3,748

Riven is more popular, ranked #3748 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Riven more popular?

Riven is more popular, ranked #3748 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Riven mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Riven means "split, torn apart" (Old English/Old Norse origin).

Are Ralf and Riven boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Riven is primarily a boy name.