What does the name Ralph mean?

The name Ralph means "Wolf counsel".

What is the origin of the name Ralph?

Ralph is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 182 babies were named Ralph in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Ralph is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Vintage

Births Last Year: 182 →

All-Time Total: 393,281

Peak Year: 1921

Ralph is of Old Norse origin, derived from the name Radulf, meaning "counsel" and "wolf."

Boy names closely related to Ralph

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Girl names closely related to Ralph

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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