Wilson vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Wilson Rank #645

Ralf Rank #32,528

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Wilson or Ralf more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Ralf mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Wilson and Ralf boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.