Ralf vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Shawn Rank #639

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Shawn more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Shawn mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Ralf and Shawn boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.