Ralph vs Bailey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"outer wall of a castle (bailey)"

Origin: Old French

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Bailey Rank #1,270

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 vs #1270 for Bailey.

Is Ralph or Bailey more popular?

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 compared to Bailey at #1270 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Bailey mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin).

Are Ralph and Bailey boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Bailey is primarily a boy name.