Ralf vs Hugh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Hugh Rank #765

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Hugh more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Hugh mean?

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

Are Ralf and Hugh boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.