What origin is the name Rudolf?

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

Is Rudolf a popular name?

Rudolf 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 Rudolf?

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

Rudolf

Q: Is Rudolf a rare name?

Yes. Rudolf 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 Rudolf

Rudolf

Boy

german

2 syllables

Rudolf is a german boy's name meaning "Of German origin, this name translates to famed wolf. It is the traditional spelling of a name known for strength and renown.".

Rudolf is a boy name of german origin meaning "Of German origin, this name translates to famed wolf. It is the traditional spelling of a name known for strength and renown.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: german
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Of German origin, this name translates to famed wolf. It is the traditional spelling of a name known for strength and renown.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Rudolf

Very rare in US records

What does Rudolf mean?

Rudolf is a boy name of german origin meaning "Of German origin, this name translates to famed wolf. It is the traditional spelling of a name known for strength and renown.".

Is Rudolf a rare name?

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

Sister names that go with Rudolf

Emma Amelia Adeline Lena Heidi Hanna

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Rudolf means "Of German origin, this name translates to famed wolf. It is the traditional spelling of a name known for strength and renown." — these names share that spirit.