Ralph
Boy name · Old norse · pronounced RALF
Verified name
What does Ralph mean?
Wolf counsel
Origin and language
Old norse, Old english
Language family: Old Norse|English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 729 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 96 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Ralphy
Variant: Rafe, Ralph
Related: Rafe
Using Ralph across cultures
An old counselor wolf of a name, revived by cool modern bearers.
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