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Adolf as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Adolf

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The baby name Adolf is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈædɒlf/ (AD-olf).

Adolf is Germanic in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Germanic
Pronunciation: /ˈædɒlf/ (AD-olf)

What is the meaning of the name Adolf ?

The baby name Adolf is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈædɒlf/ (AD-olf).

Adolf is Germanic in Origin.

Adolf is a Germanic dithematic name from adal “noble” + wulf “wolf,” yielding the meaning “noble wolf.” It developed from Old High German Adalwolf/Adolf and was Latinized as Adolphus in medieval records and early modern scholarship. Short forms include Dolf, Ado, and Adi; feminine rarities such as Adolfa/Adolpha exist but are uncommon.

The name saw wide use across Central and Northern Europe from the Middle Ages through the 19th century, appearing among saints (Adolf of Osnabrück), princes (Adolf of Nassau, King of Germany), and scholars. In French it appears as Adolphe, in English and German also as Adolph, and in Romance languages as Adolfo (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese). English often used the learned Adolphus. Usage collapsed in much of the world after the 1930s due to its association with Adolf Hitler, though Adolfo and older Nordic/German cohorts preserve historical bearers.

Adolf has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Adolf

Adolf Hitler Politician · Born 1889 · Austria Adolf Hitler is most infamous for leading Nazi Germany and starting World War II in Europe, as well as for orchestrating the Holocaust. Born in Austria, he became Germany’s chancellor in 1933 and then ruled as dictator until his suicide in 1945. Adolf Butenandt Politician · Born 1903 · Germany Adolf Butenandt was a German biochemist best known for winning the 1939 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his research on sex hormones. He first declined the award because of Nazi government policy, then accepted it in 1949 after World War II. Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld Politician · Born 1832 · Sweden Nils Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld was a Finland-Swedish Arctic explorer and scientist best known for his pioneering expeditions in the Arctic. He was also a geologist and mineralogist, came from the noble Nordenskiöld family of scientists, and held the title of baron.
Adolf Fredrik of Sweden Royal · Born 1710 · Sweden Adolf Fredrik of Sweden was the King of Sweden from 1751 until his death in 1771. He is most famous for his role as a constitutional monarch during a period when the Swedish parliament held significant power. His reign saw the end of the Age of Liberty and the beginning of the Gustavian era. Duke Adolf Friedrich II, Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz Royal · Born 1658 · Germany Duke Adolf Friedrich II was a German noble known for founding the Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz in the late 17th century. Born in 1658, he played a significant role in the political landscape of Northern Germany during his time. Adolph John I, Count Palatine of Kleeburg Royal · Born 1629 · Sweden Adolph John I, often called Adolf Johan, is best known as the Count Palatine of Kleeburg from 1654 to 1689. He was also considered a Prince of Sweden until 1660 and was the younger brother of King Charles X Gustav of Sweden.

Adolf – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
NA 0 #31 3 2,537
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
HN Boys 0 #52 1 749
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
GE Boys 0 #109 2 2,055
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
ID Boys 0 #133 3 4,130
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
BW Boys 0 #150 5 4,685
NA Boys 0 #159 77 6,830
HU Boys 0 #163 12 3,954
MT Boys 0 #174 6 4,064
CZ 0 #179 8 3,154
France Boys 1944 #192 3 633
Austria Boys 0 #198 324 2,180
CZ Boys 0 #205 106 6,530
SI Boys 0 #208 4 3,402
IR 0 #224 8 4,221
MO Boys 0 #233 2 5,842
GH 0 #234 10 5,396
NA Girls 0 #235 3 7,146
BD 0 #240 2 5,992
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
AO Boys 0 #248 2 5,568
HR Boys 0 #252 8 3,997
TW Boys 0 #253 4 7,111
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
GH Boys 0 #274 73 8,138
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
AL Boys 0 #285 14 5,122
PL Boys 0 #290 46 6,459
KZ Boys 0 #295 2 6,578
SA 0 #309 4 10,560
CN Boys 0 #326 6 9,639
PE 0 #327 3 6,350
DK Boys 0 #329 4 7,401
GH Girls 0 #333 5 6,973
CZ Girls 0 #349 3 5,378
MY 0 #351 4 12,352
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
PL Girls 0 #362 3 5,096
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
JO Boys 0 #387 3 7,057
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
PH Boys 0 #401 8 11,440
BO 0 #405 4 6,868
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
UY Boys 0 #409 5 5,922
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
ZA 0 #422 26 14,421
Germany 0 #424 14 2,542
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
IR Boys 0 #436 118 10,162
Spain 0 #442 11 2,326
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
AR Boys 0 #454 14 7,628
RU Boys 0 #455 51 12,621
GT Boys 0 #458 17 7,625
SD Boys 0 #462 5 10,523
CM Boys 0 #487 64 12,054
PA Boys 0 #498 8 9,305
CR Boys 0 #507 4 10,188
HK Boys 0 #510 18 12,905
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
IR Girls 0 #542 4 8,334
PS Boys 0 #556 6 10,655
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
BO Boys 0 #564 29 9,244
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
Germany Boys 0 #585 415 5,697
BD Boys 0 #600 6 10,045
IL Boys 0 #620 6 10,983
CL Boys 0 #625 41 13,390
LB 0 #639 20 13,263
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
IQ Boys 0 #653 15 13,071
Finland Boys 2026 #664 19 3,552
QA Boys 0 #697 11 18,093
SY 0 #719 10 11,684
SG Boys 0 #735 5 17,960
ZA Boys 0 #737 504 25,619
KW Boys 0 #759 11 18,755
BR Boys 0 #781 5 12,213
TN 0 #809 21 13,765
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
PE Boys 0 #830 49 14,506
Spain Boys 0 #832 99 5,610
EG Boys 0 #848 39 15,035
CO Boys 0 #889 32 15,656
NL Boys 0 #906 46 5,873
MX Boys 0 #911 72 16,355
NG Boys 0 #911 41 16,906
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,035 5 16,750
MA 0 #1,058 71 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,072 21 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,098 14 25,439
DZ 0 #1,115 62 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,126 16 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
TR 0 #1,198 14 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,264 4 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,315 157 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,576 39 28,008

Adolf is popular in 75 countries — most recent births per country:

France
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AL
AO
AR

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People also ask about Adolf

Adolf is predominantly a boy's name.
Adolf is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈædɒlf/ (AD-olf).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Adolph, Adalolf, Adelolf, Adolfus and Adi.
Across languages, Adolf has these equivalents: Adolphe (French), Adolfo (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese), Adolf (German, Scandinavian, English).
Yes — Adolf ranked #192 in France in 1944, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Adolf ranks highest in France (#192 in 1944).
Adolf's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #193 in 1940 to #192 in 1944 in France.
Yes — 7 notable people named Adolf are in our database, including Adolf Hitler (Politician), Adolf Butenandt (Politician), Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld (Politician).