Ralf vs Grady

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,528
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Grady

Boy #371 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, illustrious"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#371
Total SSA Count
882
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Grady Rank #371

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Grady more popular?

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Grady mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ralf and Grady boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Grady is primarily a boy name.

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