Adolf vs Nikolaus

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 #3,713 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

German Austrian Swiss Greek European

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Adolf Rank #26,599

Nikolaus Rank #3,713

Nikolaus is more popular, ranked #3713 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Adolf or Nikolaus more popular?

Nikolaus is more popular, ranked #3713 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Adolf and Nikolaus mean?

Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin). Nikolaus means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Adolf and Nikolaus boy or girl names?

Adolf is primarily a boy name. Nikolaus is primarily a boy name.