Gender: Male
Origin: Germanic, English
Meaning: Strong and brave like a wolf., Wolf
Pronunciation: wʊlf, /wʊlf/, W UH L F
Popularity Rank: #8,191
Derived from the Old English 'wulf', meaning 'wolf'. In Germanic and Native American cultures, the wolf is often associated with strength, bravery, and loyalty.
The name Wolf is of Germanic, English origin and means Strong and brave like a wolf., Wolf. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Wolf is commonly found in Germany, United States of America, France, and 89 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: wʊlf
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /wʊlf/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: W UH L F
W: Pronounce as in "we" (W IY)
UH: Pronounce as in "book" (B UH K)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
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At NamesLook, the name Wolf is recorded 6,515 times globally, ranking it as the 8,191th most common name worldwide.
Wolf is most prevalent in Germany, with 890 occurrences, making it the 821th most popular name in the country.
In Germany, the name Wolf is found among 1 in every 412 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | #821 | 1 : 412 |
| United States of America | #4,199 | 1 : 2,845 |
| France | #3,425 | 1 : 3,150 |
| Algeria | #2,863 | 1 : 3,492 |
| Morocco | #3,360 | 1 : 3,250 |
| Italy | #4,590 | 1 : 3,790 |
| Saudi Arabia | #8,374 | 1 : 9,939 |
| Iraq | #5,149 | 1 : 4,733 |
| Egypt | #10,433 | 1 : 11,300 |
| Netherlands | #2,888 | 1 : 2,040 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Wolf from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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