Ralph vs Ren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,147 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lotus, water lily"

Origin: Japanese

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Ren Rank #1,147

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 vs #1153 for Ralph.

Is Ralph or Ren more popular?

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 compared to Ralph at #1153 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Ren mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin).

Are Ralph and Ren boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Ren is primarily a boy name.