Gus vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,216
Total SSA Count
166
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Gus Rank #1,216
Ralf Rank #32,528

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Ralf more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Gus and Ralf mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Gus and Ralf boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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