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Male

Rudy

Name Meaning:

Diminutive of Rudolph ("famous wolf").

Noteable Namesakes

Rudy Giuliani (Politician); Rudy Gobert (Basketball Player); Rudy (Film Title)

Origin

Germanic

Popularity

US: #944, UK: #357

Variations/Nicknames

Rudolph; Rudi

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