Ralph vs Achilles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who causes distress"

Origin: Greek

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Achilles Rank #1,223

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 vs #1223 for Achilles.

Is Ralph or Achilles more popular?

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 compared to Achilles at #1223 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Achilles mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Achilles means "he who causes distress" (Greek origin).

Are Ralph and Achilles boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Achilles is primarily a boy name.