Ralph

Meaning of Ralph

Ralph means "wise counsel". It comes from a Germanic name meaning advisor or counselor.

Ralph has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ralph

After ranking as high as #584 in 2000, Ralph has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Ralph

• Ralph Fiennes
  English actor
• Ralph Lauren
  Fashion designer
• Ralph Nader
  Political activist
• Ralph Macchio
  Actor (The Karate Kid)
• Ralph Vaughan Williams
  English composer

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Questions about the name Ralph

What does the name Ralph mean?

Ralph means ralph means "wise counsel". it comes from a germanic name meaning advisor or counselor, and it comes from German origins.

Is Ralph a boy's or a girl's name?

Ralph is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ralph?

Ralph did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Ralph most popular?

Ralph peaked at #584 in 2000.