Ernest vs Ralph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Ralph Rank #1,153

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1153 for Ralph.

Is Ernest or Ralph more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Ralph at #1153 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Ralph mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin).

Are Ernest and Ralph boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Ralph is primarily a boy name.