Ralf vs Maceo

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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Maceo

Boy #2,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,163
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Maceo Rank #2,163

Maceo is more popular, ranked #2163 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Maceo more popular?

Maceo is more popular, ranked #2163 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Maceo mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Maceo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Ralf and Maceo boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Maceo is primarily a boy name.

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