Wilfred vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilfred

Boy #5,034 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"desiring peace, will and peace"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian German

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Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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Wilfred Rank #5,034

Adolf Rank #26,599

Wilfred is more popular, ranked #5034 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Wilfred or Adolf more popular?

Wilfred is more popular, ranked #5034 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Wilfred and Adolf mean?

Wilfred means "desiring peace, will and peace" (Old English origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Wilfred and Adolf boy or girl names?

Wilfred is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.