namesprite

Rudolf

RankLoading…|Male
“Fame wolf”

Rudolf from the Germanic name Hrodulf, which was derived from the elements hrod "fame" and wulf "wolf". It was borne by three kings of Burgundy, as well as several Habsburg rulers of the Holy Roman Empire and Austria. Anthony Hope used this name for the hero in his popular novel 'The Prisoner of Zenda' (1894).

GermanDutchSwedish2 syllables · /ˈrudɒlf/

Overview

Popularity data is still loading.

Check back in a moment for rank and trend details.

Related forms

Names related to Rudolf through nicknames, language, or historical forms.

RodolfoRodolphRodolpheRolfRudiRudolphRudy

Similar names

Similar soundRobinSimilar originParkerSimilar meaningNoa
namesprite

Pick the perfect name — 145 years of real U.S. birth records. No ads, ever.

Name listsFind namesProAboutPrivacyTerms

Name data: U.S. Social Security birth records, 1880–2025.Built by two parents who couldn’t pick either.

  • Home
  • Lists
  • Saved
  • You