Adolph Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Adolph Name at a Glance

Name	Adolph
Meaning	Variant of Adolphus: Latinized form of the Old German Adalwolf' meaning noble wolf. Used by 17th and 18th century German royal families, and introduced into Britain by the Hanoverians.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Adolph Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Adolph means “Variant of Adolphus: Latinized form of the Old German Adalwolf' meaning noble wolf. Used by 17th and 18th century German royal families, and introduced into Britain by the Hanoverians”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Adolph Name Origin

Our database records Adolph under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Adolph a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Adolph is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Adolph

When considering Adolph for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.