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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Famous wolf
- Origin
- Old Norse (Germanic/Scandinavian)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- RAHLF
Rolf is a boy's name rooted in Old Norse, part of the Germanic and Scandinavian tradition, and it carries the meaning "famous wolf." It's pronounced RAHLF (IPA /ˈrɑːlf/), and the SSA has been tracking it since 1912, which puts it squarely in the vintage category. If you're after a name with old-world weight and a meaning you can point to, Rolf delivers both.
Meaning & Origin of Rolf
Meaning: Famous wolf.
Origin: Old Norse (Germanic/Scandinavian).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Rolf
RAHLFIPA /ˈrɑːlf/
Popularity of Rolf
Rolf hit its high point in 1960, when 97 baby boys were given the name and it ranked #774 nationally. By 2024 it had dropped all the way to #12013 with just 6 babies, based on Social Security data running from 1912 through 2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Rolf mean?
Famous wolf. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Rolf?
Rolf is pronounced RAHLF (IPA: /ˈrɑːlf/).
Is Rolf a popular name right now?
Rolf peaked at #774 in 1960 and is ranked #12013 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1912–2024.)
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