Ralf vs Shaw

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 #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Shaw Rank #4,307

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Shaw more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Shaw mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Ralf and Shaw boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.