Ralf vs Sheikh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,989 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"elder, chief, leader"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic South Asian East African

45 High Risk

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Sheikh Rank #4,989

Sheikh is more popular, ranked #4989 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Sheikh more popular?

Sheikh is more popular, ranked #4989 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Sheikh mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Sheikh means "elder, chief, leader" (Arabic origin).

Are Ralf and Sheikh boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Sheikh is primarily a boy name.