Ralf vs Bret

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #4,823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a Breton, from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/French

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Bret Rank #4,823

Bret is more popular, ranked #4823 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Bret more popular?

Bret is more popular, ranked #4823 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Bret mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin).

Are Ralf and Bret boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Bret is primarily a boy name.