Ralf vs Sully

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,528
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Sully

Boy #3,579 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the dark-eyed one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,579
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Sully Rank #3,579

Sully is more popular, ranked #3579 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Sully more popular?

Sully is more popular, ranked #3579 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Sully mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Sully means "descendant of the dark-eyed one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ralf and Sully boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Sully is primarily a boy name.

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