August vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#88
Total SSA Count
3,876
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,528
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Ralf Rank #32,528

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Ralf more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do August and Ralf mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are August and Ralf boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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