Ralf vs Thayer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #4,558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army of the people, warrior of the nation"

Origin: Old German theod + hari

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Thayer Rank #4,558

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Thayer more popular?

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Thayer mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Thayer means "army of the people, warrior of the nation" (Old German theod + hari origin).

Are Ralf and Thayer boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Thayer is primarily a boy name.