Ralf vs Hugo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Hugo Rank #405

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Hugo more popular?

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Hugo mean?

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

Are Ralf and Hugo boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Hugo is primarily a boy name.