Ralph vs Mikael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian German

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,132 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew

Scandinavian Finnish Swedish Danish

15 High Risk

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Mikael Rank #1,132

Mikael is more popular, ranked #1132 vs #1153 for Ralph.

Is Ralph or Mikael more popular?

Mikael is more popular, ranked #1132 compared to Ralph at #1153 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Mikael mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Mikael means "who is like God?" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ralph and Mikael boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Mikael is primarily a boy name.