Ralf vs Cleo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Cleo

Boy #4,718 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"short form of Cleopatra"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American European Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,718
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Cleo Rank #4,718

Cleo is more popular, ranked #4718 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Cleo more popular?

Cleo is more popular, ranked #4718 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Cleo mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Cleo means "short form of Cleopatra" (Greek origin).

Are Ralf and Cleo boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Cleo is primarily a boy name.

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