Boy name · Germanic
Wolfgang
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: wolf pathWolfgang is a boy's name that comes from Germanic and means "wolf path". It is used in German.
- Meaning
- Wolf path
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- VOLF-gahng (German)
Meaning and origin of Wolfgang
As a boy's name, Wolfgang comes from Germanic and means "wolf path". It is used in German.
In German, say VOLF-gahng. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Wolfgang on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Wolfgang on 7 lists.
“A grand name with a howl built in”
From Funny middle names, funny middle names for boys
“The name Mozart went by, for a cat with musical meows”
From Boy cat names, artist and musician names for boy cats
“A tenth-century bishop of Regensburg with a bold name”
From Priest names, cool priest names
“A composer's name for a wolf with range”
From Funny hunter names for WoW, funny WoW pet names
“Wolf path; Germanic. The name Mozart went by. Say VOLF-gahng”
From German boy names, traditional male German names
“Wolf path; German, the name Mozart went by”
From Names that mean wolf, boy names that mean wolf
“Wolf path; Germanic, composer Mozart's first name”
From Strong boy names, strong-sounding modern boy names
How popular is Wolfgang?
- US rank in 2025
- #1,519
- 115 babies, 67 per million boys
- Best rank
- #1,282 in 2019
- Most babies: 148 in 2021
- Babies since 1929
- At least 3,220
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 per million |
| 1900s | 0 per million |
| 1910s | 0 per million |
| 1920s | 1 per million |
| 1930s | 2 per million |
| 1940s | 0 per million |
| 1950s | 5 per million |
| 1960s | 6 per million |
| 1970s | 6 per million |
| 1980s | 5 per million |
| 1990s | 24 per million |
| 2000s | 25 per million |
| 2010s | 53 per million |
| 2020s | 76 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,455 | #1,458 | #1,400 | #1,282 | #1,352 | #1,288 | #1,413 | #1,322 | #1,539 | #1,519 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Names with a similar meaning
- ConanLittle hound or little wolf (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- FaolánLittle wolf (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- IngolfIng's wolf (Old Norse, boy)
- PhelanLittle wolf (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- RodolfoFamous wolf (Germanic, boy)
- RolfFamous wolf (Germanic, boy)
- RudolphFamous wolf (Germanic, boy)
- RudyFamous wolf (Germanic, boy)
- UlfA wolf (Old Norse, boy)
- AdolfoNoble wolf (Germanic, boy)
Middle names for Wolfgang
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
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Wolfgang: common questions
What does the name Wolfgang mean?
Wolfgang comes from Germanic and means "wolf path".
Is Wolfgang a boy or girl name?
Wolfgang is mainly a boy's name.
Where does the name Wolfgang come from?
Wolfgang comes from Germanic and means "wolf path". Today it is used in German.
How do you pronounce Wolfgang?
In German, say VOLF-gahng. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Wolfgang?
Wolfgang ranked #1,519 in the US in 2025, with 115 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What middle names go with Wolfgang?
Middle names that flow well with Wolfgang include Asher, Beau, Clark, Dale and Grant. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.