Ralf vs Ripley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Boy #1,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strip-shaped clearing in woodland"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Ripley Rank #1,402

Ripley is more popular, ranked #1402 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Ripley more popular?

Ripley is more popular, ranked #1402 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Ripley mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Ripley means "strip-shaped clearing in woodland" (Old English origin).

Are Ralf and Ripley boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Ripley is primarily a boy name.