Ralph Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ralph Name at a Glance

Name	Ralph
Meaning	'King Henry IV, Part 2' Ralph Mouldy, a country soldier.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ralph Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ralph means “'King Henry IV, Part 2' Ralph Mouldy, a country soldier”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ralph Name Origin

Our database records Ralph under Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ralph a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ralph is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ralph

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