Ralf vs Ruby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #5,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep red, the color red"

Origin: Latin rubinus

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Ruby Rank #5,424

Ruby is more popular, ranked #5424 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Ruby more popular?

Ruby is more popular, ranked #5424 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Ruby mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Ruby means "deep red, the color red" (Latin rubinus origin).

Are Ralf and Ruby boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Ruby is primarily a boy name.