Shah vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shah

Boy #6,038 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, emperor, ruler"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Pakistani Indian Central Asian Bangladeshi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,038
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Shah Rank #6,038
Ralf Rank #32,528

Shah is more popular, ranked #6038 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shah or Ralf more popular?

Shah is more popular, ranked #6038 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Shah and Ralf mean?

Shah means "king, emperor, ruler" (Persian origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Shah and Ralf boy or girl names?

Shah is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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