Ralph vs Rodney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed island, island near the clearing"

Origin: Old English

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Rodney Rank #1,086

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 vs #1153 for Ralph.

Is Ralph or Rodney more popular?

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 compared to Ralph at #1153 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Rodney mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Ralph and Rodney boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Rodney is primarily a boy name.