Ralf vs Stefan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #1,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Stefan Rank #1,002

Stefan is more popular, ranked #1002 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Stefan more popular?

Stefan is more popular, ranked #1002 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Stefan mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Stefan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Ralf and Stefan boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Stefan is primarily a boy name.