Clyde vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clyde

Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#728
Total SSA Count
359
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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

Clyde Rank #728
Ralf Rank #32,528

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clyde or Ralf more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Ralf mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Clyde and Ralf boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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