Ralf vs Dedrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

✓ All Clear

Boy #5,375 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English African American Germanic

8 High Risk

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Dedrick Rank #5,375

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Dedrick more popular?

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Dedrick mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Ralf and Dedrick boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Dedrick is primarily a boy name.