River vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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River Rank #112

Ralf Rank #32,528

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is River or Ralf more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do River and Ralf mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are River and Ralf boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.