Ralf vs Thompson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #2,935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Thomas, son of the twin"

Origin: Middle English

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Thompson Rank #2,935

Thompson is more popular, ranked #2935 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Thompson more popular?

Thompson is more popular, ranked #2935 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Thompson mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Thompson means "son of Thomas, son of the twin" (Middle English origin).

Are Ralf and Thompson boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Thompson is primarily a boy name.