Stefan vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stefan

Boy #1,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Slavic Romanian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,002
Total SSA Count
225
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Stefan Rank #1,002
Ralf Rank #32,528

Stefan is more popular, ranked #1002 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stefan or Ralf more popular?

Stefan is more popular, ranked #1002 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Stefan and Ralf mean?

Stefan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Stefan and Ralf boy or girl names?

Stefan is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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