Ralph Sirois

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ralph Sirois — wolf counsel
423K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ralph Sirois is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Ralph is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Ralph (pronounced or ) is a male name of English origin, derived from the Old English Rædwulf and Old High German Radulf, cognate with the Old Norse Raðulfr (rað "counsel" and ulfr "wolf"). Ralph, the common variant form in English, which takes either of the given pronunciations. Rafe, variant form which is less common; this spelling is always pronounced . Ralf, the traditional variant form in Dutch, German, Swedish, and Polish. Ralfs, the traditional variant form in Latvian. Raoul, the traditional variant form in French. Raúl, the traditional variant form in Spanish. The surname Sirois: Allan Sirois (born 1975), Canadian ice hockey player Anne-Marie Sirois (born 1958), Canadian visual artist, writer and film director Bob Sirois (born 1954), Canadian ice hockey player Charles Sirois (born 1954), Canadian businessman Edward Sirois (1898–1968), American politician and Massachusetts National Guard officer Joe Sirois (born 1972), American drummer Jonathan Sirois Canadian soccer goalkeeper Leon Sirois (born 1935), American racing driver Marie Sirois (1865 – 1920), Canadian strongwoman Myriam Sirois (born 1975), Canadian actress and voice actress Rich Sirois (born 1957), Canadian ho. Ralph is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 423K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Ralph reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Ralph

Meaning: wolf counsel

Germanic

Ralph (pronounced or ) is a male name of English origin, derived from the Old English Rædwulf and Old High German Radulf, cognate with the Old Norse Raðulfr (rað "counsel" and ulfr "wolf"). Ralph, the common variant form in English, which takes either of the given pronunciations. Rafe, variant form which is less common; this spelling is always pronounced . Ralf, the traditional variant form in Dutch, German, Swedish, and Polish. Ralfs, the traditional variant form in Latvian. Raoul, the traditional variant form in French. Raúl, the traditional variant form in Spanish.

Surname: Sirois

English

Allan Sirois (born 1975), Canadian ice hockey player Anne-Marie Sirois (born 1958), Canadian visual artist, writer and film director Bob Sirois (born 1954), Canadian ice hockey player Charles Sirois (born 1954), Canadian businessman Edward Sirois (1898–1968), American politician and Massachusetts National Guard officer Joe Sirois (born 1972), American drummer Jonathan Sirois Canadian soccer goalkeeper Leon Sirois (born 1935), American racing driver Marie Sirois (1865 – 1920), Canadian strongwoman Myriam Sirois (born 1975), Canadian actress and voice actress Rich Sirois (born 1957), Canadian ho.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Ralph is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Ralph by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Ralph Sirois

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Ralph Sirois:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Ralph?
The first name Ralph originates from Germanic. Ralph (pronounced or ) is a male name of English origin, derived from the Old English Rædwulf and Old High German Radulf, cognate with the Old Norse Raðulfr (rað "counsel" and ulfr "wolf"). Ralph, the common variant form in English, which takes either of the given pronunciations. Rafe, variant form which is less common; this spelling is always pronounced . Ralf, the traditional variant form in Dutch, German, Swedish, and Polish. Ralfs, the traditional variant form in Latvian. Raoul, the traditional variant form in French. Raúl, the traditional variant form in Spanish.
When was Ralph most popular?
The name Ralph reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Sirois?
The surname Sirois originates from English. Allan Sirois (born 1975), Canadian ice hockey player Anne-Marie Sirois (born 1958), Canadian visual artist, writer and film director Bob Sirois (born 1954), Canadian ice hockey player Charles Sirois (born 1954), Canadian businessman Edward Sirois (1898–1968), American politician and Massachusetts National Guard officer Joe Sirois (born 1972), American drummer Jonathan Sirois Canadian soccer goalkeeper Leon Sirois (born 1935), American racing driver Marie Sirois (1865 – 1920), Canadian strongwoman Myriam Sirois (born 1975), Canadian actress and voice actress Rich Sirois (born 1957), Canadian ho.
What are the origins of the name Ralph Sirois?
The name Ralph Sirois combines two different traditions: the first name Ralph has Germanic roots, while the surname Sirois originates from English.
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