Beau vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Beau

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Beau Rank #69

Ralf Rank #32,528

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Beau or Ralf more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Beau and Ralf mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Beau and Ralf boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.