Ralf vs Bud

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Boy #6,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"brother, friend"

Origin: American English informal

American English

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Bud Rank #6,573

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Bud more popular?

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Bud mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin).

Are Ralf and Bud boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Bud is primarily a boy name.