Ralph vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,153
Total SSA Count
182
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,528
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ralph Rank #1,153
Ralf Rank #32,528

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralph or Ralf more popular?

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Ralf mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Ralph and Ralf boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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