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Ralph vs Jeffery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,153
Total SSA Count
182
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Jeffery

Boy #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,306
Total SSA Count
150
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ralph Rank #1,153
Jeffery Rank #1,306

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 vs #1306 for Jeffery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralph or Jeffery more popular?

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 compared to Jeffery at #1306 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Jeffery mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Ralph and Jeffery boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Jeffery is primarily a boy name.

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