Rasmus vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rasmus

Boy #5,412 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, desired"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Danish Finnish Swedish Norwegian Estonian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,412
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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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

Rasmus Rank #5,412
Ralf Rank #32,528

Rasmus is more popular, ranked #5412 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rasmus or Ralf more popular?

Rasmus is more popular, ranked #5412 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Rasmus and Ralf mean?

Rasmus means "beloved, desired" (Greek origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Rasmus and Ralf boy or girl names?

Rasmus is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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