Gary vs Ralph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian German

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Ralph Rank #1,153

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1153 for Ralph.

Is Gary or Ralph more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Ralph at #1153 in the United States.

What do Gary and Ralph mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin).

Are Gary and Ralph boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Ralph is primarily a boy name.