Ralph vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian German

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Gary Rank #1,133

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1153 for Ralph.

Is Ralph or Gary more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Ralph at #1153 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Gary mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Ralph and Gary boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.