Ralph vs Randolph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #5,592 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shield-wolf"

Origin: Old Norse (rand + ulfr)

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Randolph Rank #5,592

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 vs #5592 for Randolph.

Is Ralph or Randolph more popular?

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 compared to Randolph at #5592 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Randolph mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Randolph means "shield-wolf" (Old Norse (rand + ulfr) origin).

Are Ralph and Randolph boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Randolph is primarily a boy name.