Ham vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Ham Rank #32,431
Ralf Rank #32,528

Ham is more popular, ranked #32431 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ham ___

No pairings available yet.

Ralf ___

  • Ralf Erik
  • Ralf Hans
  • Ralf Friedrich
  • Ralf Karl
  • Ralf Otto

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ralf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ham or Ralf more popular?

Ham is more popular, ranked #32431 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ham and Ralf mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Ham and Ralf boy or girl names?

Ham is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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