Randolph vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Randolph

Boy #5,592 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shield-wolf"

Origin: Old Norse (rand + ulfr)

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Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Randolph Rank #5,592

Ralf Rank #32,528

Randolph is more popular, ranked #5592 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Randolph or Ralf more popular?

Randolph is more popular, ranked #5592 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Randolph and Ralf mean?

Randolph means "shield-wolf" (Old Norse (rand + ulfr) origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Randolph and Ralf boy or girl names?

Randolph is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.