Ralf vs Shmuel

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 #983 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli Ashkenazi Sephardic

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Shmuel Rank #983

Shmuel is more popular, ranked #983 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Shmuel more popular?

Shmuel is more popular, ranked #983 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Shmuel mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Shmuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ralf and Shmuel boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Shmuel is primarily a boy name.