Ralph vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian German

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Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Gerald Rank #1,168

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Ralph or Gerald more popular?

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Gerald mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Ralph and Gerald boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.