Roy vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Roy Rank #542

Ralf Rank #32,528

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Roy or Ralf more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Roy and Ralf mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Roy and Ralf boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.