Wolfgang: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A fierce name meaning path of the wolf, wild and purposeful.
- Origin
- German
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1362
- Peak
- #1278 in 2019
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Wolfgang Means
Wolfgang is a boy name of German origin. A fierce name meaning path of the wolf, wild and purposeful.
How Popular Wolfgang Is
Wolfgang currently ranks #1362 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1278 in 2019. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Wolfgang
- Wolfgang is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Wolfgang is a name from the Germanic tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Names Like Wolfgang
Other German names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Wolfgang
German names that pair well as a brother or sister to Wolfgang.
Questions About Wolfgang
What does Wolfgang mean?
Wolfgang is a boy name of German origin. A fierce name meaning path of the wolf, wild and purposeful.
How popular is Wolfgang?
Wolfgang currently ranks #1362 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1278 in 2019. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Wolfgang come from?
Wolfgang comes from German roots. Wolfgang is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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