Ralf vs Cedrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,528
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cedrick

Boy #2,713 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of splendor, bounty"

Origin: Celtic (via literary invention)

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,713
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Cedrick Rank #2,713

Cedrick is more popular, ranked #2713 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Cedrick more popular?

Cedrick is more popular, ranked #2713 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Cedrick mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Cedrick means "gift of splendor, bounty" (Celtic (via literary invention) origin).

Are Ralf and Cedrick boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Cedrick is primarily a boy name.

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