Ralph vs Archibald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,179 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"genuine, bold"

Origin: Germanic

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Archibald Rank #1,179

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 vs #1179 for Archibald.

Is Ralph or Archibald more popular?

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 compared to Archibald at #1179 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Archibald mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Archibald means "genuine, bold" (Germanic origin).

Are Ralph and Archibald boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Archibald is primarily a boy name.