The nameRodolphe
Rodolphe is the French form of Rudolph, a boy's name of Germanic origin meaning "famous wolf". It was popular in France in the 1970s.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Rodolphe comes from the Germanic hrod, "fame", and wulf, "wolf".
Origin
Germanic. Rudolf of Habsburg was elected King of the Romans in the 13th century.
History
The name spread in France in the 1970s.
Popularity of the name Rodolphe
Rodolphe in France
Rodolphe was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 7,920 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Rodolphe. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 1973. Half of all babies named Rodolphe in France were born before 1973, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Rodolphe in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rodolphe mean?
Rodolphe comes from the Germanic hrod, "fame", and wulf, "wolf".
What is the origin of the name Rodolphe?
Germanic. Rudolf of Habsburg was elected King of the Romans in the 13th century.
Is Rodolphe a girl's or a boy's name?
Rodolphe is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Rodolphe?
Variants and related names of Rodolphe include Ruddy and Rudy.