Ralf vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Samuel mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ralf and Samuel boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.