Joan vs Ralph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joan

Boy #1,014 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Catalan American Spanish

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Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian German

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Joan Rank #1,014

Ralph Rank #1,153

Joan is more popular, ranked #1014 vs #1153 for Ralph.

Is Joan or Ralph more popular?

Joan is more popular, ranked #1014 compared to Ralph at #1153 in the United States.

What do Joan and Ralph mean?

Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin).

Are Joan and Ralph boy or girl names?

Joan is primarily a boy name. Ralph is primarily a boy name.