Ralph vs Clifford

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,343 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller by the cliff ford"

Origin: Old English

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Clifford Rank #1,343

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 vs #1343 for Clifford.

Is Ralph or Clifford more popular?

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 compared to Clifford at #1343 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Clifford mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Clifford means "dweller by the cliff ford" (Old English origin).

Are Ralph and Clifford boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Clifford is primarily a boy name.