Ralph

Pronunciation: [ r-ALF ]

Girl Name #71,272 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Ralph is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-ALF.

Parents who love the name Ralph often also consider Rachel, Rachael, Rae .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #71,272
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Ral Ray Ralie

Also a Boy Name

Ralph is also used as a boy name, ranked #1153.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ralph

Is Ralph a boy or girl name?

Ralph is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #71272. As a boy name, it is ranked #1153. Ralph is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Ralph?

Ralph is pronounced r-ALF.

How popular is the name Ralph?

Ralph is currently ranked #71272 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Ralph?

Common nicknames for Ralph include Ral, Ray, and Ralie.

Is Ralph a common or rare name?

Ralph is an uncommon name, ranked #71272 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ralph

Ralph is a girl name .

Is Ralph a boy or girl name? Ralph is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,272 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,153. Ralph is more commonly used as a boy name.

Ralph is currently ranked #71,272 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Ralph include Ral, Ray, and Ralie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.