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Rollo

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROL-oh /ˈrɒl.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: A Latinized form of Rolf/Hrolfr — from the Germanic hrod, 'fame', + wulf, 'wolf' — 'famous wolf'Low

In 30 seconds: Famous wolf: Rollo is a form of Rolf. Crisp, bold, and warm (said 'ROL-oh').

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Origin LowGermanic, Old Norse

MeaningA Latinized form of Rolf/Hrolfr — from the Germanic hrod, 'fame', + wulf, 'wolf' — 'famous wolf'

U.S. rank (2025)#8780 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1918

Total births (all-time)≈ 949

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

Rollo is a Latinized form of Rolf/Hrolfr — from the Germanic hrod, 'fame', + wulf, 'wolf' — 'famous wolf' (Rollo, the Viking ruler who founded Normandy). A crisp, bold name (said 'ROL-oh').

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage name. Rare, famous-wolf at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Rolf comes from the Germanic hrod, 'fame', + wulf, 'wolf' — 'famous wolf' — Rollo is the Latin form, borne by the Viking founder of Normandy, crisp and bold (said 'ROL-oh').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Rollo — Germanic etymology

Variations

RolfRolphRolo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rollo mean?

Rollo is a Latin form of Rolf — Germanic 'famous wolf'.

How do you pronounce Rollo?

It's said ROL-oh /ˈrɒl.oʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rollo a boy or girl name?

Rollo is a boy's name.

How popular is Rollo?

Rollo is a rare name in the U.S.