Ralf vs Shiva

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #5,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"auspicious, benign, propitious"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Shiva Rank #5,599

Shiva is more popular, ranked #5599 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Shiva more popular?

Shiva is more popular, ranked #5599 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Shiva mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Shiva means "auspicious, benign, propitious" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Ralf and Shiva boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Shiva is primarily a boy name.