Ralph vs Jethro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"his excellence, his preeminence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Jethro Rank #1,082

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 vs #1153 for Ralph.

Is Ralph or Jethro more popular?

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 compared to Ralph at #1153 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Jethro mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ralph and Jethro boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Jethro is primarily a boy name.