Rolf: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A famed name meaning famous wolf, wild and renowned.
- Origin
- German
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #11601
- Peak
- #774 in 1960
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Rolf Means
Rolf is a boy name of German origin. A famed name meaning famous wolf, wild and renowned.
How Popular Rolf Is
Rolf currently ranks #11601 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #774 in 1960. It is rising.
Good to Know About Rolf
- At its most popular, Rolf reached #774 in the U.S. in 1960.
- Rolf has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Rolf is a name from the Germanic tradition.
Names Like Rolf
Other German names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Rolf
German names that pair well as a brother or sister to Rolf.
Questions About Rolf
What does Rolf mean?
Rolf is a boy name of German origin. A famed name meaning famous wolf, wild and renowned.
How popular is Rolf?
Rolf currently ranks #11601 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #774 in 1960. It is rising.
Where does Rolf come from?
Rolf comes from German roots. At its most popular, Rolf reached #774 in the U.S. in 1960.
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