Ralf vs Serafin

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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Serafin

Boy #5,630 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"burning, fiery one"

Origin: Hebrew (saraf)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Catholic Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,630
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Serafin Rank #5,630

Serafin is more popular, ranked #5630 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Serafin more popular?

Serafin is more popular, ranked #5630 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Serafin mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Serafin means "burning, fiery one" (Hebrew (saraf) origin).

Are Ralf and Serafin boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Serafin is primarily a boy name.

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