Ralf vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Beau Rank #69

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

Is Ralf or Beau more popular?

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

What do Ralf and Beau mean?

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

Are Ralf and Beau boy or girl names?

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