Ralf vs Rye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #2,432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rye grain"

Origin: Old English

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Rye Rank #2,432

Rye is more popular, ranked #2432 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Rye more popular?

Rye is more popular, ranked #2432 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Rye mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Rye means "rye grain" (Old English origin).

Are Ralf and Rye boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Rye is primarily a boy name.