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The baby name Adolfo is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish: /aˈðolfo/; Italian/Portuguese: /aˈdɔlfo/; English: /əˈdɒlfoʊ/.

Adolfo is Italian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Italian
Pronunciation: Spanish: /aˈðolfo/; Italian/Portuguese: /aˈdɔlfo/; English: /əˈdɒlfoʊ/

What is the meaning of the name Adolfo ?

The baby name Adolfo is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish: /aˈðolfo/; Italian/Portuguese: /aˈdɔlfo/; English: /əˈdɒlfoʊ/.

Adolfo is Italian in Origin.

Adolfo is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of a Germanic name built from Old High German adal “noble” + wulf “wolf,” yielding the meaning “noble wolf.” It entered Romance naming through Latin Adolphus and Germanic influence in Iberia and Italy, remaining present in clerical and aristocratic records from the Middle Ages onward.

The name appears with medieval churchmen such as Saint Adolf of Osnabrück and later in civic life across Southern Europe and Latin America. Usage rose in the 19th and early 20th centuries; after World War II it declined in many regions due to the notoriety of Adolf, though Adolfo persisted more comfortably in Hispanic and Lusophone countries. Variants include Adolf, Adolph, Adolphe, and the Latin Adolphus; the feminine Adolfa is rare. Common short forms are Dolf, Dolfo, and in Spanish Fito; the German nickname Adi also occurs.

Adolfo has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Adolfo

Adolfo López Mateos Politician · Born 1910 · Mexico Adolfo López Mateos was a Mexican politician best known for serving as President of Mexico from 1958 to 1964. A lawyer by training, he had earlier served as Secretary of Labor and Social Welfare from 1952 to 1957 and as a senator representing the State of Mexico from 1946 to 1952. Adolfo Rodríguez Saá Politician · Born 1947 · Argentina Adolfo Rodríguez Saá is an Argentine Peronist politician best known for serving briefly as president of Argentina in 2001. Born on July 25, 1947, into a powerful political family in San Luis Province, he became governor of the province in 1983 after the end of the military dictatorship. Adolfo Celi Actor · Born 1922 · Italy Adolfo Celi was an Italian actor and director best known internationally for playing the villain Emilio Largo in the James Bond film Thunderball. Born in Sicily, he appeared in nearly 100 films over his career.
A Martinez Actor · Born 1948 · United States A Martinez, born Adolfo Larrue Martínez III, is an American actor and singer best known for his work in daytime television, especially Santa Barbara. He also appeared in General Hospital and One Life to Live, and has had roles on The Bold and the Beautiful and Days of Our Lives. Adolfo Marsillach Actor · Born 1928 · Spain Adolfo Marsillach was a Spanish actor, playwright, and theatre director best known for his major contributions to Spanish stage and screen. Born in Barcelona, he built a celebrated career in theater and film, including works like El día de los enamorados, Acompáñame, and Elizo.

Adolfo – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
HN 0 #22 1 704
SV Boys 0 #27 2 352
HN Boys 0 #48 5 749
PR 0 #53 3 1,497
AO 0 #66 11 2,729
GT Boys 0 #74 1,545 7,625
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
PA 0 #104 27 3,797
BO Boys 0 #105 2,157 9,244
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
MX Boys 0 #107 8,886 16,355
EC 0 #115 7 2,502
GT 0 #122 233 5,948
PA Boys 0 #132 780 9,305
CO Boys 0 #134 6,554 15,656
Spain Boys 0 #134 4,519 5,610
CR 0 #135 24 5,526
MU 0 #135 3 3,613
CR Boys 0 #136 764 10,188
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
CL Boys 0 #139 2,881 13,390
AO Boys 0 #140 114 5,568
AR Boys 0 #152 885 7,628
PE Boys 0 #152 3,688 14,506
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
PR Boys 0 #158 17 2,508
UY 0 #167 11 2,477
AR 0 #170 17 2,915
EC Boys 0 #175 67 3,322
BO 0 #176 246 6,868
MT Boys 0 #178 2 4,064
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
UY Boys 0 #188 371 5,922
PT Boys 0 #192 213 7,951
LU Boys 0 #212 9 4,970
AO Girls 0 #216 2 4,575
PS 0 #223 4 5,692
PE 0 #229 82 6,350
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
MO Boys 0 #232 3 5,842
PT 0 #233 14 4,161
MX 0 #236 191 8,339
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
Spain 0 #257 215 2,326
CL 0 #269 156 6,867
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
IL 0 #279 4 6,291
CO 0 #281 241 7,768
JP Boys 0 #282 16 7,909
IT Boys 0 #284 4,569 10,046
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
MU Boys 0 #304 54 8,477
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
France Boys 1978 #321 5 1,433
CN Boys 0 #328 4 9,639
DK Boys 0 #330 3 7,401
BR 0 #335 11 5,969
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
PH Boys 0 #359 25 11,440
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
BR Boys 0 #428 395 12,213
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
SD Boys 0 #465 2 10,523
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
GT Girls 0 #490 16 7,500
PA Girls 0 #512 7 9,861
RU Boys 0 #524 3 12,621
UY Girls 0 #533 4 6,731
IT 0 #542 176 4,183
HK Boys 0 #554 4 12,905
PS Boys 0 #554 8 10,655
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
CM Boys 0 #569 7 12,054
CR Girls 0 #570 4 11,342
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
IL Boys 0 #592 16 10,983
BO Girls 0 #601 11 9,488
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
AR Girls 0 #625 6 8,289
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
QA Boys 0 #693 15 18,093
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
SG Boys 0 #737 3 17,960
KW Boys 0 #754 16 18,755
United States Boys 2024 #790 103 7,044
CL Girls 0 #840 12 14,098
TN 0 #858 8 13,765
OM Boys 0 #866 16 17,948
Germany Boys 0 #910 43 5,697
PE Girls 0 #920 24 14,861
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
NL Boys 0 #931 21 5,873
Spain Girls 0 #954 30 5,561
BR Girls 0 #988 5 12,708
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
CO Girls 0 #1,039 40 16,140
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,082 11 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,093 86 25,619
MA 0 #1,111 18 20,986
MX Girls 0 #1,113 71 17,781
ZA Girls 0 #1,130 12 25,928
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439
DZ 0 #1,231 4 20,130
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,420 27 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,557 58 28,008

Adolfo is popular in 65 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
France
AE
AO
AR

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People also ask about Adolfo

Adolfo is predominantly a boy's name.
Adolfo is a 3 syllable name, pronounced Spanish: /aˈðolfo/; Italian/Portuguese: /aˈdɔlfo/; English: /əˈdɒlfoʊ/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Adolf, Adolph, Adolphe, Adolphus and Adolfo.
Across languages, Adolfo has these equivalents: Adalwolf (Old High German original), Adolphus (Latinized form), Dolf (diminutive), Rolf (related Germanic 'wolf' name), Adalbert (shares 'adal' = noble element).
Yes — Adolfo ranked #321 in France in 1978, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Adolfo ranks highest in France (#321 in 1978).
Adolfo's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #754 in 2014 to #790 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 5 notable people named Adolfo are in our database, including Adolfo López Mateos (Politician), Adolfo Rodríguez Saá (Politician), Adolfo Celi (Actor).