The nameRudolph
Rudolph is a Germanic boy's name, the counterpart of the French Rodolphe.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
From the Germanic hrod, "fame", and wolf, "wolf".
Origin
Germanic.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 1960s and 1970s.
Popularity of the name Rudolph
Rudolph in France
1971peak year (35 births)
610babies named Rudolph in France since 1900
Rudolph was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 185 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Rudolph. Half of all babies named Rudolph in France were born before 1971, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Rudolph in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rudolph mean?
From the Germanic hrod, "fame", and wolf, "wolf".
What is the origin of the name Rudolph?
Germanic.
Is Rudolph a girl's or a boy's name?
Rudolph is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Rudolph?
Variants and related names of Rudolph include Ruddy.