Carl vs Ralph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Carl Rank #1,035

Ralph Rank #1,153

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1153 for Ralph.

Is Carl or Ralph more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Ralph at #1153 in the United States.

What do Carl and Ralph mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin).

Are Carl and Ralph boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Ralph is primarily a boy name.