Wolf is a given name and a surname. It is common among Germanic-speaking peoples, alongside variants such as Wulf.

What name is Wolf short for?

Meaning & History

Short form of Wolfgang, Wolfram and other names containing the Germanic element wulf meaning "wolf". It can also be simply from the German or English word.

Is Wolf a good first name?

The masculine given name Wolf was given to 24 baby boys in 2012 and Wolfe was given to 17. In other words, this is a highly uncommon name. ... Perhaps not a name for everyone, but we think this one is man's best friend!