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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Famous wolf
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- ROO-dahlf
Rudolph (ROO-dahlf) is a Germanic boy name meaning "famous wolf." It has a vintage, storybook feel with a romantic edge, the kind of name that sounds like it stepped out of an old picture book.
Meaning & Origin of Rudolph
Meaning: Famous wolf.
Origin: Germanic.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Rudolph
ROO-dahlfIPA /ˈruːdɑːlf/
Popularity of Rudolph
Rudolph peaked at #110 in 1927, when 1,690 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #3436, with 34 babies, so a child named Rudolph today would be one of very few.
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FAQ
What does the name Rudolph mean?
Famous wolf. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Rudolph?
Rudolph is pronounced ROO-dahlf (IPA: /ˈruːdɑːlf/).
Is Rudolph a popular name right now?
Rudolph peaked at #110 in 1927 and is ranked #3436 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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