Ralf vs Wilson

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 #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Wilson mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Ralf and Wilson boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.