Gender: Male
Origin: German, Australian
Meaning: Protector of the people., People Inheritance
Pronunciation: DEHT-luhf, /ˈdɛt.ləf/, D IH T L EH F
Popularity Rank: #8,360
Detlef is a German name that is derived from the Old High German name Detlof, meaning 'people's heritage' or 'protector of the people'.
The name Detlef is of German, Australian origin and means Protector of the people., People Inheritance. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Detlef is commonly found in Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, and 38 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: DEHT-luhf
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈdɛt.ləf/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D IH T L EH F
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
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At NamesLook, the name Detlef is recorded 6,344 times globally, ranking it as the 8,360th most common name worldwide.
Detlef is most prevalent in Germany, with 5,939 occurrences, making it the 191th most popular name in the country.
In Germany, the name Detlef is found among 1 in every 62 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | #191 | 1 : 62 |
| Netherlands | #5,596 | 1 : 5,197 |
| Switzerland | #3,158 | 1 : 3,513 |
| Austria | #2,039 | 1 : 2,211 |
| Belgium | #5,457 | 1 : 6,716 |
| United States of America | #42,141 | 1 : 62,383 |
| Spain | #14,379 | 1 : 25,092 |
| Italy | #34,144 | 1 : 56,311 |
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