Dash vs Ralph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dash

Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Dash Rank #969

Ralph Rank #1,153

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 vs #1153 for Ralph.

Is Dash or Ralph more popular?

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 compared to Ralph at #1153 in the United States.

What do Dash and Ralph mean?

Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin). Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin).

Are Dash and Ralph boy or girl names?

Dash is primarily a boy name. Ralph is primarily a boy name.