Shiva vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shiva

Boy #5,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"auspicious, benign, propitious"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Shiva Rank #5,599

Ralf Rank #32,528

Shiva is more popular, ranked #5599 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Shiva or Ralf more popular?

Shiva is more popular, ranked #5599 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Shiva and Ralf mean?

Shiva means "auspicious, benign, propitious" (Sanskrit origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Shiva and Ralf boy or girl names?

Shiva is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.