Ralf vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Derrick mean?

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

Are Ralf and Derrick boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.