Adolfo

Meaning of Adolfo

This name means "noble wolf." It suggests someone who is both aristocratic and strong, like a powerful wolf from a respected lineage.

Adolfo has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Adolfo

After ranking as high as #489 in 2003, Adolfo has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Adolfo

• Adolfo Pérez Esquivel
  Nobel Peace Prize winner, activist
• Adolfo Suárez
  First democratically elected Prime Minister
• Adolfo Cambiaso
  Legendary polo player
• Adolfo Bioy Casares
  Influential Argentine writer
• Adolfo Bautista
  Mexican soccer star

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Questions about the name Adolfo

What does the name Adolfo mean?

Adolfo means this name means "noble wolf." it suggests someone who is both aristocratic and strong, like a powerful wolf from a respected lineage, and it comes from Germanic origins.

Is Adolfo a boy's or a girl's name?

Adolfo is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Adolfo?

Adolfo did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Adolfo most popular?

Adolfo peaked at #489 in 2003.