Ralf vs Hendrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,575 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Old High German

Dutch German Scandinavian South African

8 High Risk

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Hendrick Rank #1,575

Hendrick is more popular, ranked #1575 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Hendrick more popular?

Hendrick is more popular, ranked #1575 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Hendrick mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Hendrick means "ruler of the home" (Old High German origin).

Are Ralf and Hendrick boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Hendrick is primarily a boy name.