Ralf vs Woods

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 #1,762 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the forest, woodland dweller"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Woods Rank #1,762

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Woods more popular?

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Woods mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin).

Are Ralf and Woods boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Woods is primarily a boy name.