Percy vs Ralph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,256
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Perce

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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
Nicknames
Ralphie

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Popularity Comparison

Percy Rank #1,256
Ralph Rank #1,153

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 vs #1256 for Percy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Percy ___

  • Percy James
  • Percy Arthur
  • Percy Edmund
  • Percy Oliver
  • Percy George
  • Percy Fox

Ralph ___

  • Ralph Edward
  • Ralph Thomas
  • Ralph William
  • Ralph James
  • Ralph Henry
  • Ralph George

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Percy

Atticus Hugo Harriet Clem Gus

If you choose Ralph

Dorothy Eleanor Walter Harold Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Percy or Ralph more popular?

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Percy and Ralph mean?

Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin). Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin).

Are Percy and Ralph boy or girl names?

Percy is primarily a boy name. Ralph is primarily a boy name.

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