Ralph vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1153 for Ralph.

Is Ralph or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ralph at #1153 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Richard mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Ralph and Richard boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.