Ralph vs Foster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Foster Rank #1,077

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1153 for Ralph.

Is Ralph or Foster more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Ralph at #1153 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Foster mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin).

Are Ralph and Foster boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Foster is primarily a boy name.