Ralf vs Samir

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 #591 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"evening conversation partner"

Origin: Arabic samara

Arabic Persian Indian North African Muslim

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Samir Rank #591

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Samir more popular?

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Samir mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin).

Are Ralf and Samir boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Samir is primarily a boy name.