Jerome vs Ralph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Ralph Rank #1,153

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is Jerome or Ralph more popular?

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Ralph mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin).

Are Jerome and Ralph boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Ralph is primarily a boy name.