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Ralph

male

Meaning

"Wolf Counsel"

From elements meaning wolf and counsel, introduced via Norse and Norman channels, common in medieval England and Europe.

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Popularity History of Ralph

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1152Ranked in 2024

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Ralph was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+44

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Ralph

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Quick Facts

OriginOld Norse, Germanic
Syllables1
Length5 letters

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