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Randell

♂ Boy

Pronounced RAN-del /ˈræn.dɛl/High

Meaning: A spelling of Randall — from the Germanic Randwulf, 'shield-wolf; the rim/edge of the wolf' (rand, 'shield/rim', + wulf, 'wolf')Low

In 30 seconds: Shield-wolf; rim of the wolf: Randell spells Randall. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningA spelling of Randall — from the Germanic Randwulf, 'shield-wolf; the rim/edge of the wolf' (rand, 'shield/rim', + wulf, 'wolf')
U.S. rank (2025)#7097 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1960
Total births (all-time)≈ 10,012

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196019122025

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

Randell is a spelling of Randall — from the Germanic Randwulf, 'shield-wolf; the rim/edge of the wolf' (rand, 'shield/rim', + wulf, 'wolf'). A crisp, classic name (said 'RAN-del'; nickname Randy).

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Randall. Rare in this form, a-shield-wolf at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Randall comes from the Germanic Randwulf, 'shield-wolf' (rand, 'shield', + wulf, 'wolf') — Randell is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'RAN-del').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Randall — Germanic etymology

Variations

RandallRandalRandel

Nicknames

Randy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Randell mean?

Randell spells Randall — Germanic 'shield-wolf; the rim of the wolf'.

How do you pronounce Randell?

It's said RAN-del /ˈræn.dɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Randell a boy or girl name?

Randell is a boy's name.

How popular is Randell?

Randell is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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