Adolf vs Ilya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,599
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ilya

Boy #3,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Russian Slavic Jewish Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,661
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adolf Rank #26,599
Ilya Rank #3,661

Ilya is more popular, ranked #3661 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adolf or Ilya more popular?

Ilya is more popular, ranked #3661 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Adolf and Ilya mean?

Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin). Ilya means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adolf and Ilya boy or girl names?

Adolf is primarily a boy name. Ilya is primarily a boy name.

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