Ralf vs Trace

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 #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

American English Southern American

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Trace Rank #705

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Trace more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Trace mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Ralf and Trace boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.