Rudolfo is an Italian male given name of Germanic origin, meaning "famous wolf". It is derived from the Old High German elements "Hruod" meaning "fame" and "wolf". The name was popularized during medieval times through the character of Rudolf I in the medieval German epic poem, the Nibelungenlied. The Italian variant of this name, Rodolfo, has been used since the Middle Ages. Notable figures with the name include Italian operatic tenor Rodolfo De Angelis and Spanish composer and conductor Rodolfo Halffter.
The name Rudolfo saw its peak popularity between 1946 and 1955 with a consistent high number of births each year ranging from 37 to 70. However, there was a significant drop after 1956, with the number of births decreasing steadily over time. By the early 2000s, the name Rudolfo had become quite rare, with less than 10 births per year recorded between 2000 and 2019, inclusive. Overall, there were a total of 2262 births registered for the name Rudolfo from 1914 to 2019.