Ralf vs Bucky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

✓ All Clear

Boy #31,076 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"male deer, vigorous young man"

Origin: Old English

American English

15 High Risk

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Bucky Rank #31,076

Bucky is more popular, ranked #31076 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Bucky more popular?

Bucky is more popular, ranked #31076 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Bucky mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Bucky means "male deer, vigorous young man" (Old English origin).

Are Ralf and Bucky boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Bucky is primarily a boy name.