Alfred vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alfred

Boy #839 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise counselor"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian German French

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Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

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Alfred Rank #839

Adolf Rank #26,599

Alfred is more popular, ranked #839 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Alfred or Adolf more popular?

Alfred is more popular, ranked #839 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Alfred and Adolf mean?

Alfred means "wise counselor" (Old English origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Alfred and Adolf boy or girl names?

Alfred is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.