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Wolfe

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Pronounced WOOLF /ˈwʊlf/Medium

Meaning: WolfMedium

In 30 seconds: Wolfe is an English boy's name meaning simply 'wolf', with an added silent e.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningWolf
U.S. rank (2025)#2879 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births44 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 529

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202219942025

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

Wolfe means 'wolf' and comes through English, drawing on the old Germanic regard for the animal as a symbol of strength. Its variations stretch from Uffe and Ulf to Wolf, Wulf, and the historic Ulfilas, all rooted in the same wolf element.

The name is a single sharp syllable, and the final e gives the surname-style spelling a slightly more formal look. Actor Wolfe Morris carried it in public life.

Did you know? Wolfe is a spelling variant of Wolf, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'wolf' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Wolfe β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

UffeUlfWolfWulfUlfilas

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Wolfe Morris (1925–1996)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wolfe mean?

Wolfe is usually explained as meaning 'wolf' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Wolfe?

It's commonly said WOOLF /ˈwʊlf/.

Is Wolfe a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Wolfe is used as a boy name.

How popular is Wolfe?

In 2024, Wolfe ranked #2777 in the U.S. for boys, with 47 births recorded.

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