Mae vs Ralf

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

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Popularity Comparison

Mae Rank #530
Ralf Rank #32,528

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mae ___

  • Mae Elizabeth
  • Mae Louise
  • Mae Catherine
  • Mae Caroline
  • Mae Alexandra
  • Mae Josephine

Ralf ___

  • Ralf Erik
  • Ralf Hans
  • Ralf Friedrich
  • Ralf Karl
  • Ralf Otto

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mae

Rose Pearl June Beatrice Iris

If you choose Ralf

Klaus Werner Ingrid Elsa Brigitte

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mae or Ralf more popular?

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Mae and Ralf mean?

Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Mae and Ralf boy or girl names?

Mae is primarily a girl name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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