Ferry vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Frisian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,658
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Fer, Fey, Feie

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Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,528
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ferry Rank #32,658
Ralf Rank #32,528

Ralf is more popular, ranked #32528 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ferry ___

  • Ferry James
  • Ferry Lee
  • Ferry John
  • Ferry Wade
  • Ferry Neil
  • Ferry Hugh

Ralf ___

  • Ralf Erik
  • Ralf Hans
  • Ralf Friedrich
  • Ralf Karl
  • Ralf Otto

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ferry

Perry Barry Gerry Penny Terry

If you choose Ralf

Klaus Werner Ingrid Elsa Brigitte

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ferry or Ralf more popular?

Ralf is more popular, ranked #32528 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Ralf mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Ferry and Ralf boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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