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Rodolfo
♂ Boy
Pronounced roh-DOHL-foh /roʊˈdoʊl.foʊ/Low
Meaning: Famous wolf; renowned wolfLow
In 30 seconds: Rodolfo is the Spanish and Italian form of Rudolf meaning famous wolf, from the Old High German elements hrod (fame) and wulf (wolf). A stately three-syllable name with deep Germanic heritage expressed through Romance language elegance.
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MeaningFamous wolf; renowned wolf
U.S. rank (2025)#1474 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births121 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1981
Total births (all-time)≈ 33,771
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Rodolfo is the Spanish and Italian form of Rudolf from Old High German hrod (fame) and wulf (wolf). It is used in Spain, Italy, and Latin America.
Rodolfo is popular in Latin American and Italian communities.
Did you know? The opera La Bohème by Puccini features Rodolfo the poet as its lead character — one of opera's most beloved romantic heroes. His love for Mimi in a Paris garret became the template for tragic bohemian romance.
Overall data confidence 90%
Variations
RudolfRudolphRodolphe
Nicknames
RodoRudy
Famous Bearers
- ★Rodolfo Valentino (1895-1926)Italian-born silent film star, born Rodolfo Guglielmi, known as Rudolph Valentino and the Latin Lover of 1920s Hollywood
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Frequently Asked
What does Rodolfo mean?
Famous wolf; renowned wolf
How do you pronounce Rodolfo?
Rodolfo is pronounced roh-DOHL-foh.
What is the origin of Rodolfo?
Rodolfo comes from Spanish, Italian, Germanic.
What names are similar to Rodolfo?
Similar names include rolando, fernando, armando.