Sean vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Sean Rank #437

Ralf Rank #32,528

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Sean or Ralf more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Sean and Ralf mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Sean and Ralf boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.