Ralph vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Billy Rank #1,051

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1153 for Ralph.

Is Ralph or Billy more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Ralph at #1153 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Billy mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Ralph and Billy boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.