Ralph vs Dale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian German

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Dale Rank #1,309

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 vs #1309 for Dale.

Is Ralph or Dale more popular?

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 compared to Dale at #1309 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Dale mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin).

Are Ralph and Dale boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Dale is primarily a boy name.