Ralph vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Elmer Rank #1,169

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Ralph or Elmer more popular?

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Elmer mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Ralph and Elmer boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.