Ralf vs Buddy

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 #3,784 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"friend, companion"

Origin: American English

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Buddy Rank #3,784

Buddy is more popular, ranked #3784 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Buddy more popular?

Buddy is more popular, ranked #3784 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Buddy mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Buddy means "friend, companion" (American English origin).

Are Ralf and Buddy boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Buddy is primarily a boy name.