Ralph vs Marlon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Marlon Rank #1,088

Marlon is more popular, ranked #1088 vs #1153 for Ralph.

Is Ralph or Marlon more popular?

Marlon is more popular, ranked #1088 compared to Ralph at #1153 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Marlon mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin).

Are Ralph and Marlon boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Marlon is primarily a boy name.