Ralf vs Zed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #6,081 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the Lord is righteous"

Origin: Hebrew (via Zedekiah)

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Zed Rank #6,081

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Zed more popular?

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Zed mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin).

Are Ralf and Zed boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Zed is primarily a boy name.