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Wulf
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How to Pronounce Wulf
Pronounced WULF /ˈwʊlf/Medium
Meaning: From the Old English/Germanic wulf, 'wolf' — an element in many old names (Wulfric, Wulfstan) and a short name in its own right. Rugged and elemental.Low
In 30 seconds: A rugged one-beat name: Wulf means 'wolf' (said 'WULF'). Elemental and strong.
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MeaningFrom the Old English/Germanic wulf, 'wolf' — an element in many old names (Wulfric, Wulfstan) and a short name in its own right. Rugged and elemental.
U.S. rank (2023)#12165 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 12
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History & Origin
As a boy's name, Wulf takes the Old English wulf ('wolf') straight into use. It reads rugged and elemental — rare in the U.S. (said 'WULF').
It appears only very rarely in U.S. data. Rare, rugged, and elemental.
Did you know? Wulf is the Old English/Germanic word for 'wolf' — a building block of names like Wulfric and Wulfstan, and a short, rugged name on its own (said 'WULF').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Wulf — Old English/Germanic 'wolf'
Variations
WolfWulffUlf
Nicknames
WulfieW
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Wulf mean?
Wulf is Old English/Germanic for 'wolf,' an element in many old names and a short name on its own.
How do you pronounce Wulf?
It's said WULF /ˈwʊlf/ — one syllable.
Is Wulf a boy or girl name?
Wulf is a boy's name.
How popular is Wulf?
Wulf is extremely rare in the U.S.