Ralf vs Ross

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 #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Ross Rank #1,362

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Ross more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Ross mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ralf and Ross boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Ross is primarily a boy name.