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    Beowulf

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Beowulf

    Beowulf

    Boy
    english
    2 syllables

    Beowulf is an english boy's name meaning "An English name meaning intelligent wolf, famously borne by the hero of the Old English epic poem.".

    Beowulf is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English name meaning intelligent wolf, famously borne by the hero of the Old English epic poem.". It has 2 syllables.

    Origin
    english
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    2

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    An English name meaning intelligent wolf, famously borne by the hero of the Old English epic poem.

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Beowulf

    Very rare in US records

    What does Beowulf mean?

    Beowulf is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English name meaning intelligent wolf, famously borne by the hero of the Old English epic poem.".

    Is Beowulf a rare name?

    Yes. Beowulf does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

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