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Ralph
BoyMeaning of Ralph: Norse: 'wolf counsel'
Ralph is a boy's name most strongly associated with Norse naming. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 1051st most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 94th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#1051
211 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#94
572 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
415,858
First recorded 1880 · peak 1921
Trend
stable
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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