Rudolf
German · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Rudolf
Rudolf derives from the Germanic elements "hrod" (fame) and "ulf" (wolf), meaning "famous wolf." The name was borne by multiple Holy Roman Emperors and became particularly prominent in German-speaking regions, Austrian nobility, and Central European cultures with strong Germanic traditions.
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Etymology
Rudolf derives from the Germanic elements "hrod" (fame) and "ulf" (wolf), meaning "famous wolf." The name was borne by multiple Holy Roman Emperors and became particularly prominent in German-speaking regions, Austrian nobility, and Central European cultures with strong Germanic traditions.
Rudolf currently ranks #12,080 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1927.
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