Randall

Randall: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “shield-wolf”
Origin: English
Say it: RAN-duhl · 2 syllables
Used for: Boys

From a medieval diminutive of Randolf/Randolph, from Germanic elements meaning 'shield' and 'wolf'. Also common as an English surname.

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How popular is Randall?

202432.0 per million US babies

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Babies named Randall in 2024106

2024 rank#1,604 boys

Peak year1960

Total US babies since 1880199,621

Randall is steady now but far below its 1960 peak.

Names like Randall

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Randyshield-wolf · English
Randalshield wolf · Germanic
JackGod is gracious · English
Hudsonson of Hudd · English
Jacksonson of Jack · English
Cartercart driver · English
Wyattbrave in war · English
Maverickindependent person · English

Randall questions

What does the name Randall mean?

Randall means "shield-wolf". It comes from English. From a medieval diminutive of Randolf/Randolph, from Germanic elements meaning 'shield' and 'wolf'. Also common as an English surname.

Is Randall a boy or girl name?

Randall is mainly a boy's name in US records (99% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Randall?

106 US babies were named Randall in 2024. Its peak year was 1960.

How do you pronounce Randall?

Randall is usually pronounced RAN-duhl.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.