Hugo vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugo

Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic French Spanish Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#405
Total SSA Count
797
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

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

Hugo Rank #405
Ralf Rank #32,528

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hugo or Ralf more popular?

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Hugo and Ralf mean?

Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Hugo and Ralf boy or girl names?

Hugo is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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