Ralph vs Bobby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian German

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Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

English American Irish

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Bobby Rank #1,126

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 vs #1153 for Ralph.

Is Ralph or Bobby more popular?

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 compared to Ralph at #1153 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Bobby mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin).

Are Ralph and Bobby boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Bobby is primarily a boy name.