Ralf vs Sheppard

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 #3,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herder of sheep, shepherd"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Sheppard Rank #3,338

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Sheppard more popular?

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Sheppard mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin).

Are Ralf and Sheppard boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Sheppard is primarily a boy name.