Ralf vs Sherry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Sherry Rank #7,285

Sherry is more popular, ranked #7285 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ralf ___

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

Sherry ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ralf

Klaus Werner Ingrid Elsa Brigitte

If you choose Sherry

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Sherry more popular?

Sherry is more popular, ranked #7285 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Sherry mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Ralf and Sherry boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Sherry is primarily a girl name.

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