Ralf vs Slater

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #1,543 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who works with slate"

Origin: Middle English (sclater/slater)

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Slater Rank #1,543

Slater is more popular, ranked #1543 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Slater more popular?

Slater is more popular, ranked #1543 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Slater mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin).

Are Ralf and Slater boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Slater is primarily a boy name.