NAME PROFILE
Randal
Randal is a name of Old Norse origin that means 'shield wolf.' It conveys a sense of strength and protection, suggesting a person who is both courageous and reliable. People with this name are often seen as defenders of their loved ones, embodying loyalty and determination.
Key Stats
| Total births | 29,324 |
| Gender | Male (86% / 14%) |
| Peak year | 1958 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1926 |
| Most recent | 2022 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, German |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 24%CA — 22%OH — 19%IL — 18%FL — 18%
Notable People
Randal Graves (Character in *Clerks*) · Randal Pinkett (Businessman, author, and winner of *The Apprentice*) · Randal McMurphy (Character in *One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest*) · Randal Howard (American politician) · Randal K. Johnson (American screenwriter)
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