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Arnulfo

♂ Boy

Pronounced ar-NOOL-foh /ɑrˈnul.foʊ/Medium

Meaning: Spanish form of Arnulf — from Germanic arn, 'eagle', plus wulf, 'wolf' — 'eagle-wolf'Medium

In 30 seconds: Eagle-wolf: Arnulfo is the Spanish Arnulf — 'eagle-wolf'. Strong, distinctive, and warm.
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Origin MediumGerman, Spanish
MeaningSpanish form of Arnulf — from Germanic arn, 'eagle', plus wulf, 'wolf' — 'eagle-wolf'
U.S. rank (2025)#3762 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births29 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,316

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219092025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Arnulfo is the Spanish form of Arnulf — from Germanic arn, 'eagle', plus wulf, 'wolf' — 'eagle-wolf' (joining two symbols of strength; St Arnulf of Metz, an ancestor of Charlemagne). A strong, distinctive name across Mexico and Latin America (said 'ar-NOOL-foh'; nickname Nulfo or Fito).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, eagle-wolf at the root, and distinctive.

Did you know? Arnulf means 'eagle-wolf' (Germanic arn, 'eagle', plus wulf, 'wolf') — two powerful animals — Arnulfo is the Spanish form (St Arnulf of Metz); strong and distinctive (said 'ar-NOOL-foh').
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Arnulfo — etymology

Variations

ArnulfArnoldoArnaldo

Nicknames

Nulfo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arnulfo mean?

Arnulfo is the Spanish Arnulf — Germanic 'eagle-wolf'.

How do you pronounce Arnulfo?

It's said ar-NOOL-foh /ɑrˈnul.foʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Arnulfo a boy or girl name?

Arnulfo is a boy's name.

How popular is Arnulfo?

Arnulfo is a rare name in the U.S.

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