Achilles vs Ralph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Achilles

Boy #1,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who causes distress"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Achilles Rank #1,223

Ralph Rank #1,153

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 vs #1223 for Achilles.

Is Achilles or Ralph more popular?

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 compared to Achilles at #1223 in the United States.

What do Achilles and Ralph mean?

Achilles means "he who causes distress" (Greek origin). Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin).

Are Achilles and Ralph boy or girl names?

Achilles is primarily a boy name. Ralph is primarily a boy name.