Ralph vs Gordon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Scottish English American

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Gordon Rank #1,090

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 vs #1153 for Ralph.

Is Ralph or Gordon more popular?

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 compared to Ralph at #1153 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Gordon mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin).

Are Ralph and Gordon boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Gordon is primarily a boy name.