Adolf vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Adolf Rank #26,599

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Adolf or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Adolf and Gerald mean?

Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Adolf and Gerald boy or girl names?

Adolf is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.