Rodney vs Ralph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rodney

Boy #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed island, island near the clearing"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Rodney Rank #1,086

Ralph Rank #1,153

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

Is Rodney or Ralph more popular?

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

What do Rodney and Ralph mean?

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

Are Rodney and Ralph boy or girl names?

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