Ralf vs Tarek

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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Tarek

Boy #4,151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"morning star, night visitor"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,151
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Tarek Rank #4,151

Tarek is more popular, ranked #4151 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Tarek more popular?

Tarek is more popular, ranked #4151 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Tarek mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Tarek means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin).

Are Ralf and Tarek boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Tarek is primarily a boy name.

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