Gender: Male
Origin: German, Australian
Meaning: Famous wolf or renowned wolf., Famous Wolf
Pronunciation: ROO-dee, /ˈruː.di/, R UW D IY
Popularity Rank: #3,698
Diminutive of Rudolf, meaning 'famous wolf' in Old German. It can also mean 'renowned wolf'.
The name Rudi is of German, Australian origin and means Famous wolf or renowned wolf., Famous Wolf. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Rudi is commonly found in Belgium, Germany, South Africa, and 85 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ROO-dee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈruː.di/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R UW D IY
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Rudi is recorded 16,665 times globally, ranking it as the 3,698th most common name worldwide.
Rudi is most prevalent in Belgium, with 2,529 occurrences, making it the 223th most popular name in the country.
In Belgium, the name Rudi is found among 1 in every 114 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | #223 | 1 : 114 |
| Germany | #387 | 1 : 151 |
| South Africa | #925 | 1 : 999 |
| Italy | #1,193 | 1 : 569 |
| Netherlands | #794 | 1 : 348 |
| Malaysia | #1,343 | 1 : 1,957 |
| Austria | #225 | 1 : 123 |
| United States of America | #4,626 | 1 : 3,242 |
| United Kingdom | #2,575 | 1 : 1,729 |
| Brazil | #2,605 | 1 : 2,848 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Rudi from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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