Ralf vs Brendan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Brendan Rank #1,013

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Brendan more popular?

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Brendan mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin).

Are Ralf and Brendan boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Brendan is primarily a boy name.