Ralf vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Ralf Rank #32,528

August Rank #88

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

Is Ralf or August more popular?

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

What do Ralf and August mean?

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

Are Ralf and August boy or girl names?

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