Rudolphe is of German origin, meaning 'famous wolf'. It is composed of the Germanic elements 'Hrōþi' meaning fame and 'wulfaz' meaning wolf. This name was popularized in France by Saint Rudolphe, a 7th-century saint venerated for his charity work. In English-speaking countries, it is often shortened to Rudolph or Rudolf.
The name Rudolphe had a total of 23 births between the years 1912 and 1931, with spikes in popularity during those periods.