Roderick vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roderick

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

✓ All Clear

Roderick Rank #1,904

Adolf Rank #26,599

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Roderick or Adolf more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Adolf mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Roderick and Adolf boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.