Rudolf
ROO-dolf
Popularity
#12029
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
2,951
Peak Year
#82 in 1927
First Recorded
1882
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Derived from the Germanic elements *hrod* meaning "fame" and *wolf* meaning "wolf."
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Rudolf Nureyev
Soviet-born ballet dancer
Rudolf Diesel
German inventor of the diesel engine
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