Shah vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shah

Boy #6,038 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, emperor, ruler"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Pakistani Indian Central Asian Bangladeshi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,038
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,599
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Shah Rank #6,038
Adolf Rank #26,599

Shah is more popular, ranked #6038 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shah or Adolf more popular?

Shah is more popular, ranked #6038 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Shah and Adolf mean?

Shah means "king, emperor, ruler" (Persian origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Shah and Adolf boy or girl names?

Shah is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.

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