Ralf vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Xander mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Ralf and Xander boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.