Shmuel vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shmuel

Boy #983 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli Ashkenazi Sephardic

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Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Shmuel Rank #983

Ralf Rank #32,528

Shmuel is more popular, ranked #983 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Shmuel or Ralf more popular?

Shmuel is more popular, ranked #983 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Shmuel and Ralf mean?

Shmuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Shmuel and Ralf boy or girl names?

Shmuel is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.