Nova vs Ralph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Nova Rank #1,180

Ralph Rank #1,153

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Nova or Ralph more popular?

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Nova and Ralph mean?

Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin). Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin).

Are Nova and Ralph boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a boy name. Ralph is primarily a boy name.