Ralph vs Denzel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,036 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high stronghold, fort on the headland"

Origin: Cornish

African-American American Cornish/English

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Denzel Rank #1,036

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1153 for Ralph.

Is Ralph or Denzel more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Ralph at #1153 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Denzel mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Ralph and Denzel boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.