Rodolphe is a traditional French given name of German origin, derived from the Germanic elements "hrod" meaning "fame" and "wulf" meaning "wolf". It was introduced to France by way of the Normans who settled in the region during the 10th century. The name gained prominence among French nobility and has since been a popular choice for boys in France. Rodolphe is also found in other French-speaking countries such as Belgium, Switzerland, and Canada.
"Rodolphe's popularity peaked around the mid-1920s with 13 births in 1924, but it was quite common throughout the early 1900s, with a total of 146 babies named Rodolphe between 1911 and 1935."