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The baby name Rodolfo is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced roh-DOL-foh; English IPA: /roʊˈdɒlfoʊ/; Spanish/Italian IPA: /roˈdolfo/.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Pronunciation: roh-DOL-foh; English IPA: /roʊˈdɒlfoʊ/; Spanish/Italian IPA: /roˈdolfo/

What is the meaning of the name Rodolfo ?

The baby name Rodolfo is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced roh-DOL-foh; English IPA: /roʊˈdɒlfoʊ/; Spanish/Italian IPA: /roˈdolfo/.

Rodolfo is in Origin.

Rodolfo is the Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of a Germanic name from hrod “fame, renown” + wulf “wolf,” yielding the meaning “famous wolf” or “renowned wolf.” It corresponds to English Rudolph and German/Scandinavian Rudolf, with French Rodolphe and Dutch Roelof/Rudolf as related forms; short form Rolf comes from the same root. The name entered Romance-speaking Europe through Germanic influence (Visigoths in Iberia, Lombards and Franks in Italy) and appears in medieval records for nobles and clerics.

Rodolfo has been steadily used across Iberia, Italy, and Latin America, with 20th-century peaks in several countries. The best-known cultural bearer is the poet Rodolfo in Puccini’s opera La Bohème, which broadened its international profile. Common variants and spellings include Rudolf, Rudolph, Rodolphe, and the rarer Rudolfo; feminine Rodolfa exists but is uncommon. Nicknames include Rudi/Rudy, Rodo, and in parts of Spanish-speaking South America, Fito.

Rodolfo has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Rodolfo

Rodolfo Graziani Politician · Born 1882 · Italy Rodolfo Graziani was an Italian politician and military officer, most famous for his role as a commander in the Italian army during World War II. He served under Mussolini and was involved in campaigns in North Africa and Ethiopia. Rodolfo Acosta Actor · Born 1920 · Mexico Rodolfo Acosta was a Mexican actor best known for his roles in Western films during the 1950s and 1960s. He appeared in movies like 'The Tijuana Story' and 'One-Eyed Jacks', often portraying tough, rugged characters.

Rodolfo – 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 #26 3 352
HN Girls 0 #38 1 884
HN Boys 0 #50 3 749
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
PR 0 #53 3 1,497
CR Boys 0 #62 2,066 10,188
AO 0 #73 5 2,729
PA 0 #74 58 3,797
PA Boys 0 #75 1,579 9,305
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
MX Boys 0 #77 14,081 16,355
RS 0 #84 1 923
GT Boys 0 #89 1,297 7,625
CL Boys 0 #96 5,004 13,390
CR 0 #99 60 5,526
EC 0 #100 16 2,502
QA 0 #102 5 7,011
AR Boys 0 #103 1,932 7,628
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
PH 0 #104 7 5,607
UY Boys 0 #107 1,333 5,922
BO Boys 0 #114 2,007 9,244
PT Boys 0 #115 584 7,951
PE Boys 0 #118 5,135 14,506
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
BN Boys 0 #124 10 6,332
MU 0 #125 12 3,613
CO Boys 0 #127 7,730 15,656
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
AR 0 #136 51 2,915
GT 0 #137 208 5,948
UY 0 #140 38 2,477
EC Boys 0 #145 114 3,322
MX 0 #145 371 8,339
PR Boys 0 #147 28 2,508
CL 0 #154 382 6,867
PH Boys 0 #165 263 11,440
BO 0 #171 253 6,868
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
BR Boys 0 #180 2,106 12,213
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
PE 0 #189 127 6,350
MO Boys 0 #199 25 5,842
PT 0 #199 48 4,161
LU Boys 0 #205 14 4,970
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
IT Boys 0 #207 7,718 10,046
SI Boys 0 #210 2 3,402
MU Boys 0 #214 150 8,477
AO Boys 0 #223 20 5,568
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
BR 0 #252 95 5,969
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
CO 0 #257 279 7,768
SA 0 #267 29 10,560
JP Boys 0 #268 30 7,909
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
Spain Boys 0 #291 1,378 5,610
AL Boys 0 #302 2 5,122
Canada Boys 1993 #302 9 1,751
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
CN Boys 0 #310 10 9,639
DK Boys 0 #329 4 7,401
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
France Boys 1984 #344 3 1,565
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
Spain 0 #363 90 2,326
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
IT 0 #446 296 4,183
SD Boys 0 #460 7 10,523
PA Girls 0 #472 10 9,861
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
GT Girls 0 #494 12 7,500
HK Boys 0 #506 22 12,905
CR Girls 0 #523 10 11,342
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
UY Girls 0 #530 7 6,731
BH 0 #534 20 17,937
LY 0 #552 8 12,703
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
CM Boys 0 #571 5 12,054
AR Girls 0 #586 14 8,289
BO Girls 0 #598 14 9,488
IL Boys 0 #617 9 10,983
QA Boys 0 #631 77 18,093
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
SG Boys 0 #664 34 17,960
Finland Boys 2026 #675 8 3,552
LB 0 #685 6 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
KW Boys 0 #714 56 18,755
United States Boys 2024 #769 124 7,044
CL Girls 0 #827 25 14,098
OM Boys 0 #837 45 17,948
TN 0 #863 3 13,765
Germany Boys 0 #877 76 5,697
EG Boys 0 #918 8 15,035
PE Girls 0 #921 23 14,861
SA Girls 0 #924 12 25,931
NL Boys 0 #925 27 5,873
BR Girls 0 #929 13 12,708
Spain Girls 0 #958 26 5,561
SA Boys 0 #961 779 28,008
NG Boys 0 #997 5 16,906
AE Boys 0 #1,000 93 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,014 65 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,094 90 17,781
MY Boys 0 #1,095 17 25,439
MA 0 #1,116 13 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,167 12 25,619
DZ 0 #1,226 9 20,130
TR 0 #1,251 4 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,385 62 9,415

Rodolfo is popular in 68 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
AE
AL
AO

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People also ask about Rodolfo

Rodolfo is predominantly a boy's name.
Rodolfo is a 3 syllable name, pronounced roh-DOL-foh; English IPA: /roʊˈdɒlfoʊ/; Spanish/Italian IPA: /roˈdolfo/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Rudolph, Rudolf, Rodolphe, Ridolfo, Rudolfo and Rudi.
Yes — Rodolfo ranked #302 in Canada in 1993, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Rodolfo ranks highest in Canada (#302 in 1993).
Rodolfo's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #320 in 1975 to #344 in 1984 in France.
Yes — 2 notable people named Rodolfo are in our database, including Rodolfo Graziani (Politician), Rodolfo Acosta (Actor).