Clifford vs Ralph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clifford

Boy #1,343 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller by the cliff ford"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Clifford Rank #1,343

Ralph Rank #1,153

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 vs #1343 for Clifford.

Is Clifford or Ralph more popular?

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 compared to Clifford at #1343 in the United States.

What do Clifford and Ralph mean?

Clifford means "dweller by the cliff ford" (Old English origin). Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin).

Are Clifford and Ralph boy or girl names?

Clifford is primarily a boy name. Ralph is primarily a boy name.