Ralph vs Riot

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,245 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noisy disturbance, civil commotion"

Origin: Old French riote

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Riot Rank #1,245

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 vs #1245 for Riot.

Is Ralph or Riot more popular?

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 compared to Riot at #1245 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Riot mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Riot means "noisy disturbance, civil commotion" (Old French riote origin).

Are Ralph and Riot boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Riot is primarily a boy name.