Ralph vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1153 for Ralph.

Is Ralph or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Ralph at #1153 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Gideon mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ralph and Gideon boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.