Ralph vs Dash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Dash Rank #969

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 vs #1153 for Ralph.

Is Ralph or Dash more popular?

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 compared to Ralph at #1153 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Dash mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin).

Are Ralph and Dash boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Dash is primarily a boy name.