Ladd vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ladd

Boy #4,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"young man, boy"

Origin: Middle English 'ladde'

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,806
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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Popularity Comparison

Ladd Rank #4,806
Adolf Rank #26,599

Ladd is more popular, ranked #4806 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ladd or Adolf more popular?

Ladd is more popular, ranked #4806 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Ladd and Adolf mean?

Ladd means "young man, boy" (Middle English 'ladde' origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Ladd and Adolf boy or girl names?

Ladd is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.

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