Ralf vs Xerxes

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 #5,195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hero among kings"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Ancient Greek Historical Western

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Xerxes Rank #5,195

Xerxes is more popular, ranked #5195 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Xerxes more popular?

Xerxes is more popular, ranked #5195 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Xerxes mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Xerxes means "hero among kings" (Old Persian origin).

Are Ralf and Xerxes boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Xerxes is primarily a boy name.