Ralf vs Fredrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Fredrick more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Fredrick mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Ralf and Fredrick boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Fredrick is primarily a boy name.