Rudolf vs Renald

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 #19,458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful counsel"

Origin: Germanic

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Rudolf Rank #19,769

Renald Rank #19,458

Renald is more popular, ranked #19458 vs #19769 for Rudolf.

Is Rudolf or Renald more popular?

Renald is more popular, ranked #19458 compared to Rudolf at #19769 in the United States.

What do Rudolf and Renald mean?

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

Are Rudolf and Renald boy or girl names?

Rudolf is primarily a boy name. Renald is primarily a boy name.