Ralf vs Maximus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Maximus Rank #331

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Maximus more popular?

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Maximus mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Maximus means "greatest, largest" (Latin origin).

Are Ralf and Maximus boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Maximus is primarily a boy name.