Rodolfo
famous wolf (Germanic via Spanish)
Rodolfo is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 31, with 161,898 records. It has 3 syllables.
The May 2021 total includes the name written with JR: 120,348 as Rodolfo, and 41,550 as Rodolfo Jr.
Origin and meaning
famous wolf (Germanic via Spanish)
Rodolfo derives from Germanic roots through Spanish adaptation. It became widely established across the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period and remained a staple male given name through the mid-20th century.
Spanish form of the Germanic name Rudolf, composed of elements meaning fame/glory (hrod) and wolf (wulf). Introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era.
Name character
In the Philippines
Extremely common among older generations of Filipino men. Frequently shortened to nicknames such as Rudy, Rody, Dolf, or Dolphy.
Related forms
- Rudolf German
- Rudolph English
- Rodolfo Italian
- Rodolphe French
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Rodolfo with common surname pairs
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How do I use Rodolfo with two Filipino surnames?
Rodolfo is the given name. The full name is Rodolfo + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Rodolfo a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Rodolfo is number 31, with 161,898 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.