Ralf vs Shepard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Shepard Rank #942

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Shepard more popular?

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Shepard mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Ralf and Shepard boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.