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Hans vs Ralph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hans

Boy #1,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,325
Total SSA Count
145
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,153
Total SSA Count
182
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hans Rank #1,325
Ralph Rank #1,153

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 vs #1325 for Hans.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hans or Ralph more popular?

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 compared to Hans at #1325 in the United States.

What do Hans and Ralph mean?

Hans means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Germanic origin). Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin).

Are Hans and Ralph boy or girl names?

Hans is primarily a boy name. Ralph is primarily a boy name.

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