Bud vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bud

Boy #6,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"brother, friend"

Origin: American English informal

American English

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Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Bud Rank #6,573

Ralf Rank #32,528

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Bud or Ralf more popular?

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Bud and Ralf mean?

Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Bud and Ralf boy or girl names?

Bud is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.