Ralf vs Broderick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,392 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Roderick"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

8 High Risk

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Broderick Rank #2,392

Broderick is more popular, ranked #2392 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Broderick more popular?

Broderick is more popular, ranked #2392 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Broderick mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Broderick means "son of Roderick" (Welsh origin).

Are Ralf and Broderick boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Broderick is primarily a boy name.