Ralf vs Seraph

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Seraph Rank #11,939

Seraph is more popular, ranked #11939 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ralf ___

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

Seraph ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ralf

Klaus Werner Ingrid Elsa Brigitte

If you choose Seraph

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Seraph more popular?

Seraph is more popular, ranked #11939 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Seraph mean?

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

Are Ralf and Seraph boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Seraph is primarily a girl name.

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