What origin is the name Rodolf?

Rodolf comes from german naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Rodolf a popular name?

Rodolf is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Rodolf?

Names from the same german tradition pair naturally with Rodolf — for example Emma, Amelia, Adeline. You can browse more on our german names page.

Rodolf

Q: Is Rodolf a rare name?

Yes. Rodolf does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Rodolf

Rodolf

Boy

german

2 syllables

Rodolf is a german boy's name meaning "A German name derived from Rudolph, meaning famed wolf. It combines the elements for glory and the power of the wolf.".

Parents who choose Rodolf pick a boy name from the german tradition, meaning "A German name derived from Rudolph, meaning famed wolf. It combines the elements for glory and the power of the wolf.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: german
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A German name derived from Rudolph, meaning famed wolf. It combines the elements for glory and the power of the wolf.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Rodolf

Very rare in US records

What does Rodolf mean?

Rodolf is a boy name of german origin meaning "A German name derived from Rudolph, meaning famed wolf. It combines the elements for glory and the power of the wolf.".