Ralph vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Carl Rank #1,035

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1153 for Ralph.

Is Ralph or Carl more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Ralph at #1153 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Carl mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Ralph and Carl boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.