Rudolf vs Erasmus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rudolf

Boy #19,769 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous wolf"

Origin: Old High German (Hrodulf: hrod + wolf)

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Boy #19,720 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved, desired"

Origin: Greek

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Rudolf Rank #19,769

Erasmus Rank #19,720

Erasmus is more popular, ranked #19720 vs #19769 for Rudolf.

Is Rudolf or Erasmus more popular?

Erasmus is more popular, ranked #19720 compared to Rudolf at #19769 in the United States.

What do Rudolf and Erasmus mean?

Rudolf means "famous wolf" (Old High German (Hrodulf: hrod + wolf) origin). Erasmus means "beloved, desired" (Greek origin).

Are Rudolf and Erasmus boy or girl names?

Rudolf is primarily a boy name. Erasmus is primarily a boy name.