Shepard vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shepard

Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Shepard Rank #942

Ralf Rank #32,528

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

Is Shepard or Ralf more popular?

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

What do Shepard and Ralf mean?

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

Are Shepard and Ralf boy or girl names?

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