Rudolf vs Lafe

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 #19,694 Most Popular

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Rudolf Rank #19,769

Lafe Rank #19,694

Lafe is more popular, ranked #19694 vs #19769 for Rudolf.

Is Rudolf or Lafe more popular?

Lafe is more popular, ranked #19694 compared to Rudolf at #19769 in the United States.

What do Rudolf and Lafe mean?

Rudolf means "famous wolf" (Old High German (Hrodulf: hrod + wolf) origin).

Are Rudolf and Lafe boy or girl names?

Rudolf is primarily a boy name. Lafe is primarily a boy name.