Gus vs Ralph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,216
Total SSA Count
166
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,153
Total SSA Count
182
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ralphie

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Popularity Comparison

Gus Rank #1,216
Ralph Rank #1,153

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 vs #1216 for Gus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gus ___

  • Gus William
  • Gus Henry
  • Gus Frederick
  • Gus James
  • Gus Elliott
  • Gus Alexander

Ralph ___

  • Ralph Edward
  • Ralph Thomas
  • Ralph William
  • Ralph James
  • Ralph Henry
  • Ralph George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gus

Harriet Mabel Theodore Olive Archie

If you choose Ralph

Dorothy Eleanor Walter Harold Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Ralph more popular?

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Ralph mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin).

Are Gus and Ralph boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Ralph is primarily a boy name.

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