Ralf vs Frederic

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #2,888 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler, peaceful power"

Origin: Old Germanic

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Frederic Rank #2,888

Frederic is more popular, ranked #2888 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Frederic more popular?

Frederic is more popular, ranked #2888 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Frederic mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Ralf and Frederic boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Frederic is primarily a boy name.