Ralph vs Ash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Ash Rank #1,152

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 vs #1153 for Ralph.

Is Ralph or Ash more popular?

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 compared to Ralph at #1153 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Ash mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin).

Are Ralph and Ash boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Ash is primarily a boy name.