Ralph name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old High German and Germanic
Usage: English, German, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: ral-f,rafe
Meaning: Wise Wolf, Advisor, Counsel and Strong
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What does Ralph mean?

Celebrated and Venerable unisex name Ralph has its origin in Old High German and Germanic and is used primarily in English, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, German and Norwegian languages, meaning of Ralph is "Wise Wolf, Wise Protector, Counsel or Strong".

Ralph is variant form of eternal and eminent Rudolph. Rudolph is a form of popular Rodolphe. Renowned and Venerable Rudolph is originated from Germanic and Old High German, Rudolph means "Fame and Wolf".

Ralph is short form of Radolf. Radolf is form of Rudolf in German language. Long standing and Illustrous Radolf specifically is used in English, meaning of Radolf is "Red Wolf and Advice" came from Old High German and Germanic.

Ralph is short of Radulf. Radulf is variant form of timeless and celebrated Ralph. Radulf is German equivalent of Radolf. Especially used in Finnish persistent and eminent, Radulf, meaning of Radulf is "Advice and Wolf" is originated from Old High German and Germanic.

Ralph is form of Ralf in English language. The name is celebrated on July 7th.

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How do I pronounce Ralph?

Two syllabled Ralph is most commonly pronounced as ral-f,rafe.

Variants of Ralph

Radolf, Radulf, Radolphus, Rudolph, Hruodolf, Rudolphus, Rodolphe, Dolfe, Rolfe, Rolof, Råg, Rollef, Rudolf, Hrólfr, Rafe, Raphael, Ralf, Rædwulf, Ralff

Names that rhyme with Ralph

How popular is the name Ralph?

Ralph is a very popular name in United States given to over 414467 babies in 233 years. Currently the moniker is on a rise, in 1914, it ranked 21st when 8861 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 50 baby names an astounding 68 times Also, a popular name in England and Wales having over 5043 recievers in 23 years of usage.

Currently the name is hotter than ever, the moniker grabbed the 88th spot and 719 baby boys were given the name. In addition to that, the name has been in the top 100 baby names 2 times

Ralph is a familiar baby name in France, it has been in use since 1910 and was able to reach the top 400 names.

In 1970, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 302 on boy names chart when 66 babies were given the name Ralph. Over 1637 babies in France have been named Ralph.

Also, during its short run of just 1 years in New South Wales, it had made it to the top 100 names. In 1953, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 100 on boy names chart when 51 babies were given the name Ralph.

Ralph is a unique baby name in Netherlands, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 400 names. Recently in 2017, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 326 on boy names chart when 48 babies were named Ralph.

Over 209 babies in Netherlands have been named Ralph. Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 400 names. Recently in 2018, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 378 on boy names chart when 30 babies were named Ralph.

Over 407 people have been named Ralph in Belgium.

Ralph is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, even after 41 years of use, it could not make it big. Over 242 people have been named Ralph in Ireland.

Ralph is a rare baby name in New South Wales, chances of it being still in use are very slim since it isn't seen since 1953. But Ralph is a popular baby name in Germany where every 1 in 3000 have the name as well as in, Philippines, Canada, England, Haiti, South Africa and Ghana.

At least, 620000 people globally have carried Ralph as their given name according to our findings.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018949217
20171067184
2016989204
20151072184
20141038193
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Ralph in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands5392847065
Finland2542850
Sweden985808065
Norway54171065
Denmark267000

What numbers say about Ralph?

Positive energy adores your spirit. You are the innovator, the one who organizes parties or sleepovers, and the initiator for doing unusual stuff. Your emotions are responsible for your success and great personality. There isn't a person you can't charm. People take you as a self-absorbed person but you don't care how they take you. It intrigues you to know how the world started from scratch.

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Famous people named Ralph

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