Rei vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rei

Boy #3,800 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"courtesy, respect, gratitude"

Origin: Japanese kanji 礼

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,800
Total SSA Count
29
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

Rei Rank #3,800
Ralf Rank #32,528

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rei or Ralf more popular?

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Rei and Ralf mean?

Rei means "courtesy, respect, gratitude" (Japanese kanji 礼 origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Rei and Ralf boy or girl names?

Rei is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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