The nameRudolphe

Rudolphe is a French boy's name, a variant of Rodolphe (Rudolph).

Meaning

Like Rudolph, it comes from the Germanic hrod, "fame", and wulf, "wolf".

Origin

Germanic.

History

In France it was given in the early 20th century and again in the 1970s.

Popularity of the name Rudolphe

Rudolphe in France

1908peak year (25 births)
855babies named Rudolphe in France since 1900
01325 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Rudolphe was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 165 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Rudolphe. Half of all babies named Rudolphe in France were born before 1937, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.

Rudolphe in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rudolphe mean?

Like Rudolph, it comes from the Germanic hrod, "fame", and wulf, "wolf".

What is the origin of the name Rudolphe?

Germanic.

Is Rudolphe a girl's or a boy's name?

Rudolphe is a boy's name.