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Randall

♂ Boy

Pronounced RAN-duhl /ˈɹæn.dəl/Medium

Meaning: A medieval form of Randolf, from Germanic elements 'rand' (rim of a shield) and 'wulf' (wolf), giving 'shield-wolf'.Medium

In 30 seconds: Randall is a medieval form of Randolf, from the Germanic rand (shield rim) and wulf (wolf). Together they give the meaning shield-wolf.
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Origin MediumGermanic, Old English
MeaningA medieval form of Randolf, from Germanic elements 'rand' (rim of a shield) and 'wulf' (wolf), giving 'shield-wolf'.
U.S. rank (2025)#1506 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births117 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1960
Total births (all-time)≈ 198,584

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196018802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Randall grew up in the Middle Ages as a worn-down form of Randolf, joining the Germanic elements rand, the rim of a shield, and wulf, wolf, for the warlike sense of shield-wolf. It passed into English use as both a given name and a surname. The fierce imagery is typical of old Germanic two-part names.

The double-l ending gives it a sturdy, settled English feel compared with the older Randolf. Its meaning ties it to a long line of wolf-names from the same Germanic tradition.

Did you know? Randall likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Randall — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Randall Cunningham (1963-)
    American former NFL quarterback
  • ★Randall Jarrell (1914-1965)
    American poet and literary critic
  • ★Randall Park (1974-)
    American actor and comedian
  • ★Randall Wallace (1949-)
    American screenwriter of Braveheart

If you like Randall…

Randy— A familiar short form used for Randall and Randolf.
Darnell— echoes that soft -ll sound
Will— shares the -ll ending
Richie— lands in the same popularity range
Maxwell— a fellow Old English choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Randall mean?

Randall is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Randall?

It's commonly said RAN-duhl /ˈɹæn.dəl/.

Is Randall a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Randall is used as a boy name.

How popular is Randall?

In 2024, Randall ranked #1612 in the U.S. for boys, with 106 births recorded.

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