Ralf vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Frederick Rank #424

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Frederick more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Frederick mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Ralf and Frederick boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.