Ralph vs Jakob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Jakob Rank #1,123

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1153 for Ralph.

Is Ralph or Jakob more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Ralph at #1153 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Jakob mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ralph and Jakob boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Jakob is primarily a boy name.