Roelf
Germanic · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Roelf
Roelf is a Dutch diminutive form derived from the Germanic name Rudolph, combining "hrod" (fame) and "wolf" (wolf), meaning "famous wolf." The name is primarily used in Dutch and Afrikaans-speaking cultures, with historical prevalence among Dutch and South African populations.
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Etymology
Roelf is a Dutch diminutive form derived from the Germanic name Rudolph, combining "hrod" (fame) and "wolf" (wolf), meaning "famous wolf." The name is primarily used in Dutch and Afrikaans-speaking cultures, with historical prevalence among Dutch and South African populations.
Roelf currently ranks #94 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1906.
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