Ralf vs Russell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Russell Rank #368

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Russell more popular?

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Russell mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Ralf and Russell boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Russell is primarily a boy name.