Ralph vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian German

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Welsh English American

8 High Risk

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Merrick Rank #1,219

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Ralph or Merrick more popular?

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Merrick mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Ralph and Merrick boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.