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Wolfgang

“Wolf path, travelling wolf”

2 syllables · 8 letters

About the name Wolfgang

Wolfgang is an unapologetically German name that no amount of English-language use has ever softened, which is presumably the point for anyone choosing it. Two composers and a saint keep it respectable, and the first syllable ensures nobody forgets it.

Wolfgang is a boy name of Old German origin, pronounced WOOLF-gang. On the NameRarity scale it scores 91 out of 100, which places it in the ultra rare band — fewer than 1 in 10,000 people carry this name. You will almost never meet another. Its strongest period was the 18th century.

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Name facts at a glance

Meaning
Wolf path, travelling wolf
Origin
Old German
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
WOOLF-gang
Syllables
2
Letters
8
US rank
Outside top 1000
Peak era
18th century
Rarity
91 / 100
Per million
~2.3
Starts with
W
Numerology
4 · The Builder

How popular is Wolfgang?

Popularity9/100
Rarity91/100

Wolfgang currently falls outside the US top 1,000, which is a large part of why it scores so highly for rarity. Roughly 2.3 people per million carry it — about 1 in 434,783. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect not to find a single one.

Famous people named Wolfgang

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    Austrian composer
  • Wolfgang Puck
    Austrian-American chef

Spellings and variants of Wolfgang

WolfWolfgangusVolfgang

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Wolfgang — frequently asked questions

What does the name Wolfgang mean?

Wolfgang means "Wolf path, travelling wolf". It is a name of Old German origin, most often given to a boy.

How do you pronounce Wolfgang?

Wolfgang is pronounced WOOLF-gang, with 2 syllables.

How rare is the name Wolfgang?

Wolfgang scores 91 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it ultra rare. Roughly 1 in every 434,783 people carry it — about 2.3 per million.

What is the numerology number for Wolfgang?

Wolfgang carries the expression number 4, known as The Builder. Its soul urge number is 7 and its personality number is 33.

What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Wolfgang?

The lucky number for Wolfgang is 4 (with 13, 22, 31 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Deep Emerald. The traditional lucky day is Saturday and the associated gemstone is Emerald.