Ralf vs Wilfred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #5,034 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"desiring peace, will and peace"

Origin: Old English

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Wilfred Rank #5,034

Wilfred is more popular, ranked #5034 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Wilfred more popular?

Wilfred is more popular, ranked #5034 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Wilfred mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Wilfred means "desiring peace, will and peace" (Old English origin).

Are Ralf and Wilfred boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Wilfred is primarily a boy name.