Ralf vs Saul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,528
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Saul

Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

Cultural Roots

Jewish English Spanish Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#560
Total SSA Count
529
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Saul Rank #560

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Saul more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Saul mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Ralf and Saul boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.

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