Oswald vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oswald

Boy #2,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine power, God's rule"

Origin: Old English os weald

English German American

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Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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Oswald Rank #2,124

Adolf Rank #26,599

Oswald is more popular, ranked #2124 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Oswald or Adolf more popular?

Oswald is more popular, ranked #2124 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Oswald and Adolf mean?

Oswald means "divine power, God's rule" (Old English os weald origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Oswald and Adolf boy or girl names?

Oswald is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.