Ralph vs Ansel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine protection"

Origin: Germanic

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Ansel Rank #1,290

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 vs #1290 for Ansel.

Is Ralph or Ansel more popular?

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 compared to Ansel at #1290 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Ansel mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Ansel means "divine protection" (Germanic origin).

Are Ralph and Ansel boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Ansel is primarily a boy name.