Ralph vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Rafe Rank #1,311

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Is Ralph or Rafe more popular?

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Rafe mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Ralph and Rafe boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.