Ladd vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ladd

Boy #4,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"young man, boy"

Origin: Middle English 'ladde'

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,806
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Ladd Rank #4,806
Ralf Rank #32,528

Ladd is more popular, ranked #4806 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ladd or Ralf more popular?

Ladd is more popular, ranked #4806 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ladd and Ralf mean?

Ladd means "young man, boy" (Middle English 'ladde' origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Ladd and Ralf boy or girl names?

Ladd is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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