Brendan vs Ralph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brendan

Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Brendan Rank #1,013

Ralph Rank #1,153

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 vs #1153 for Ralph.

Is Brendan or Ralph more popular?

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 compared to Ralph at #1153 in the United States.

What do Brendan and Ralph mean?

Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin). Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin).

Are Brendan and Ralph boy or girl names?

Brendan is primarily a boy name. Ralph is primarily a boy name.