Meaning & Origin
The constellation Lupus.
Wolf is a boy's baby name of German origin, from the Old High German wulf meaning 'wolf' — the powerful predator that has symbolized strength, intelligence, and pack loyalty across Germanic, Norse, and Slavic cultures for millennia. Wolf is both a standalone name and a root of many compound names like Wolfgang and Wulfric.
About 1,574 U.S. births are recorded. Wolf is clean, bold, and primal — a one-syllable name that carries ancient wilderness energy. It's a name for a child you expect to be fierce and free.