Ralph - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Ralph \r(a)-lph, ral-ph\ is pronounced ralf, rafe. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "wolf counsel". The wolf is an animal with a reputation for being crafty. Rolf is a German form. Poet Ralph Waldo Emerson; consumer activist Ralph Nader; actors Ralph Fiennes, Ralph Macchio.

Ralph has 7 variant forms: Rafe, Raff, Ralf, Raoul, Raul, Rolf and Rolph.

Baby names that sound like Ralph are Rolphe and Rolfe.

Ralph is a very popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Ralph. Click here to compare Ralph with related baby names.