Ralph vs Brendan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Brendan Rank #1,013

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 vs #1153 for Ralph.

Is Ralph or Brendan more popular?

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 compared to Ralph at #1153 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Brendan mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin).

Are Ralph and Brendan boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Brendan is primarily a boy name.