Gender: Female
Origin: English
Meaning: Wolf Counsellor, Wise Protector, Wise Wolf, Leader
Pronunciation: rahlf, /rælf/, R AE L F
Popularity Rank: #2,514
Ralph is of Old Norse origin meaning 'wolf counsel'. It has been a popular name throughout history in various forms and is associated with qualities of leadership and wisdom.
The name Ralph is of English origin and means Wolf Counsellor, Wise Protector, Wise Wolf, Leader, wise counsel. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Ralph is commonly found in United States of America, Germany, Netherlands, and 86 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: rahlf
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /rælf/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R AE L F
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
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At NamesLook, the name Ralph is recorded 26,013 times globally, ranking it as the 2,514th most common name worldwide.
Ralph is most prevalent in United States of America, with 9,489 occurrences, making it the 592th most popular name in the country.
In Germany, the name Ralph is found among 1 in every 116 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #592 | 1 : 191 |
| Germany | #320 | 1 : 116 |
| Netherlands | #411 | 1 : 160 |
| United Kingdom | #827 | 1 : 347 |
| South Africa | #1,471 | 1 : 1,657 |
| Lebanon | #327 | 1 : 240 |
| Canada | #708 | 1 : 461 |
| France | #2,433 | 1 : 1,955 |
| Nigeria | #1,670 | 1 : 1,781 |
| Switzerland | #504 | 1 : 353 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ralph from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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