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Raul vs Ralph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raul

Boy #610 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wolf counsel, wise advisor"

Origin: Old Norse via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#610
Total SSA Count
466
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,153
Total SSA Count
182
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Raul Rank #610
Ralph Rank #1,153

Raul is more popular, ranked #610 vs #1153 for Ralph.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raul or Ralph more popular?

Raul is more popular, ranked #610 compared to Ralph at #1153 in the United States.

What do Raul and Ralph mean?

Raul means "wolf counsel, wise advisor" (Old Norse via Spanish origin). Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin).

Are Raul and Ralph boy or girl names?

Raul is primarily a boy name. Ralph is primarily a boy name.

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