Ralf vs Tanner

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 #443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who tans leather hides"

Origin: Old English (tannere)

English American

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Tanner Rank #443

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Tanner more popular?

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Tanner mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin).

Are Ralf and Tanner boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Tanner is primarily a boy name.