Ralf vs Ladd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #4,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young man, boy"

Origin: Middle English 'ladde'

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Ladd Rank #4,806

Ladd is more popular, ranked #4806 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Ladd more popular?

Ladd is more popular, ranked #4806 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Ladd mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Ladd means "young man, boy" (Middle English 'ladde' origin).

Are Ralf and Ladd boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Ladd is primarily a boy name.