Ralph vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1153 for Ralph.

Is Ralph or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Ralph at #1153 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Harold mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Ralph and Harold boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.