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Rendell
How to Pronounce Rendell
Pronounced REN-del /ˈrɛndɛl/Medium
Meaning: Rendell reads as a variant of Randall, from the medieval Randel, a pet form of Randolf, joining 'rand', shield or rim, with 'wolf'. It also exists as an English surname in its own right. As a first name it carries the 'shield-wolf' sense of the Randolf family.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Rendell is best read as a form of Randall, itself from the Germanic Randolf, 'shield-wolf', though it also stands as an English surname. As a given name it belongs to the American habit of turning surname-style forms into first names.
It was always a rarity, a few dozen boys a year around its faint high near 1972, surfacing thinly into recent decades. Its sound sits beside Randall, Kendall and Wendell.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Rendell mean?
It is a variant of Randall, from Germanic elements meaning 'shield-wolf', and also a surname.
How do you pronounce Rendell?
It's said REN-del /ˈrɛndɛl/, two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Rendell a boy or girl name?
Rendell is used as a boy's name.
Is Rendell a popular name?
No, it was always rare, though it surfaced thinly into recent decades.