Richard vs Ralph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Ralph Rank #1,153

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

Is Richard or Ralph more popular?

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

What do Richard and Ralph mean?

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

Are Richard and Ralph boy or girl names?

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