What does Adolfo mean?
Spanish and Italian form of Adolf, from Germanic Athalwolf: 'athal' ('noble') plus 'wulf' ('wolf'), meaning 'noble wolf'. The wolf element is preserved in '-olfo'.
What does Salvador mean?
Salvador means “saviour” in Spanish.
Adolfo vs Salvador
Which is more popular?
Salvador is more popular than Adolfo today: about 341 US babies were given the name Salvador in 2025, compared with 0 named Adolfo.
| Adolfo | Salvador | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | noble wolf | Savior |
| Origin | spanish | Spanish |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | ah-DOHL-foh | sahl-vah-DOR |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 0 | 1888 |
| Peak year | 2003 (505) | 1992 (922) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 341 |
| Trend | Declining | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Adolfo
Salvador
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Adolfo | Salvador |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 546 | 2,176 |
| 2010s | 1,430 | 4,486 |
| 2000s | 3,912 | 7,872 |
| 1990s | 2,746 | 8,608 |
| 1980s | 1,653 | 6,652 |
| 1970s | 1,332 | 5,164 |
| 1960s | 1,176 | 3,216 |
| 1950s | 908 | 3,236 |
| 1940s | 762 | 2,514 |
| 1930s | 675 | 2,030 |
| 1920s | 707 | 2,627 |
| 1910s | 245 | 875 |
| 1900s | 48 | 127 |
| 1890s | 36 | 17 |
| 1880s | 19 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Adolfo or Salvador more popular?
Salvador is more popular than Adolfo today: about 341 US babies were given the name Salvador in 2025, compared with 0 named Adolfo.
What is the difference between Adolfo and Salvador?
Adolfo means noble wolf (spanish origin), while Salvador means Savior (Spanish origin).
Which name is older, Adolfo or Salvador?
In US records, Adolfo first appears in 0 and Salvador in 1888, so Adolfo has the longer recorded history.