Adolf vs Nilson

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 #6,413 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Son of Nils (Neil); son of the champion"

Origin: Old Norse/Scandinavian

Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish American

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Adolf Rank #26,599

Nilson Rank #6,413

Nilson is more popular, ranked #6413 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Adolf or Nilson more popular?

Nilson is more popular, ranked #6413 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Adolf and Nilson mean?

Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin). Nilson means "Son of Nils (Neil); son of the champion" (Old Norse/Scandinavian origin).

Are Adolf and Nilson boy or girl names?

Adolf is primarily a boy name. Nilson is primarily a boy name.