Ralf vs Gustavo

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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Gustavo

Boy #641 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"staff of the Goths"

Origin: Old Norse/Gothic (Gautstafr)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#641
Total SSA Count
437
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Gustavo Rank #641

Gustavo is more popular, ranked #641 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Gustavo more popular?

Gustavo is more popular, ranked #641 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Gustavo mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Gustavo means "staff of the Goths" (Old Norse/Gothic (Gautstafr) origin).

Are Ralf and Gustavo boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Gustavo is primarily a boy name.

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