| Ludwig | Rolf | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Famous warrior | famous wolf |
| Origin | germanic | germanic |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | LOOD-vig | ROLF |
| Syllables | 2 | 1 |
| First appeared | 0 | 0 |
| Peak year | 1916 (88) | 1960 (96) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Vintage | Vintage |
Source: US Social Security Administration.
| Decade | Ludwig | Rolf |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 61 | 25 |
| 2010s | 81 | 10 |
| 2000s | 71 | 19 |
| 1990s | 79 | 75 |
| 1980s | 82 | 89 |
| 1970s | 75 | 234 |
| 1960s | 134 | 662 |
| 1950s | 175 | 663 |
| 1940s | 198 | 434 |
| 1930s | 381 | 419 |
| 1920s | 524 | 297 |
| 1910s | 555 | 176 |
| 1900s | 105 | 0 |
| 1890s | 108 | 0 |
| 1880s | 67 | 0 |
The German form of the same name as Louis, from 'hlud' (famous) and 'wig' (war, battle). Borne by the composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
Contracted form of the Germanic/Old Norse Hrodwulf (Hrolfr), from 'hrod' ('fame') and 'wulf/ulfr' ('wolf'), meaning 'famous wolf'. Shares its root with Rudolph and Raoul.
Ludwig and Rolf are given to a similar number of US babies today.
Ludwig means Famous warrior (germanic origin), while Rolf means famous wolf (germanic origin).
In US records, Ludwig first appears in 0 and Rolf in 0, so Ludwig has the longer recorded history.