Rodolfo

Rodolfo: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “famous wolf”
Origin: Germanic
Say it: roh-DOL-foh · 3 syllables
Used for: Boys

Romance-language form of Rudolf, from Germanic elements meaning fame and wolf. It is especially established in Italian and Spanish use.

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How popular is Rodolfo?

202437.0 per million US babies

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Babies named Rodolfo in 2024124

2024 rank#1,454 boys

Peak year1981

Total US babies since 188033,733

Rodolfo is fading: recent use is about 60% of its level ten years before.

Names like Rodolfo

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Williamresolute protector · Germanic
Henryhome ruler · Germanic
Charlesfree man · Germanic
Milessoldier or merciful · Germanic
Robertbright fame · Germanic
Milogracious; dear · Germanic
Luisfamous warrior · Germanic
Richardbrave ruler · Germanic

Rodolfo questions

What does the name Rodolfo mean?

Rodolfo means "famous wolf". It comes from Germanic. Romance-language form of Rudolf, from Germanic elements meaning fame and wolf. It is especially established in Italian and Spanish use.

Is Rodolfo a boy or girl name?

Rodolfo is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Rodolfo?

124 US babies were named Rodolfo in 2024. Its peak year was 1981.

How do you pronounce Rodolfo?

Rodolfo is usually pronounced roh-DOL-foh.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.