Ralf vs Clyde

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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Clyde

Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#728
Total SSA Count
359
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Clyde Rank #728

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Clyde more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Clyde mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Ralf and Clyde boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.

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