Ralf vs Spade

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 #5,953 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flat-bladed digging tool"

Origin: Old English 'spadu'

English American

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Spade Rank #5,953

Spade is more popular, ranked #5953 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Spade more popular?

Spade is more popular, ranked #5953 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Spade mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Spade means "flat-bladed digging tool" (Old English 'spadu' origin).

Are Ralf and Spade boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Spade is primarily a boy name.