Rudolph
ROO-dolf
Popularity
#3436
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
53,610
Peak Year
#1,700 in 1927
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Derived from the Germanic name *Hrodwulf*, meaning 'famous wolf'.
Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Rudolph Valentino
Italian-American actor, a silent film idol.
Rudolph Diesel
German mechanical engineer and inventor of the diesel engine.
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