Gender: Male
Origin: Germanic, German
Meaning: Noble wolf, Noble Wolf
Pronunciation: uh-DOL-fuhs, /əˈdɒlfəs/, AH D AO L F AH S
Popularity Rank: #46,010
Derived from the Germanic name Adalwolf, meaning 'noble wolf'. It was popular among medieval royalty and later used as a given name in English-speaking countries.
The name Adolphus is of Germanic, German origin and means Noble wolf, Noble Wolf. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Adolphus is commonly found in Nigeria, United States of America, South Africa, and 33 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: uh-DOL-fuhs
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /əˈdɒlfəs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AH D AO L F AH S
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
AO: Pronounce as in "thought" (TH AO T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Adolphus is recorded 674 times globally, ranking it as the 46,010th most common name worldwide.
Adolphus is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 384 occurrences, making it the 2,458th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Adolphus is found among 1 in every 3020 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #2,458 | 1 : 3,020 |
| United States of America | #13,850 | 1 : 13,705 |
| South Africa | #19,497 | 1 : 49,891 |
| Jamaica | #1,803 | 1 : 3,429 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Adolphus from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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