Ralph vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Nova Rank #1,180

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Ralph or Nova more popular?

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Nova mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Ralph and Nova boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.