Ralf vs Sherman

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 #4,733 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shearer of woolen cloth, cloth cutter"

Origin: Old English

American English Jewish

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Sherman Rank #4,733

Sherman is more popular, ranked #4733 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Sherman more popular?

Sherman is more popular, ranked #4733 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Sherman mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Sherman means "shearer of woolen cloth, cloth cutter" (Old English origin).

Are Ralf and Sherman boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Sherman is primarily a boy name.