Ralph vs Jerome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Jerome Rank #1,341

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is Ralph or Jerome more popular?

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Jerome mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Ralph and Jerome boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.