Randal
RAN-dul
Popularity
#5587
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
29,306
Peak Year
#1,477 in 1958
First Recorded
1909
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Randal is an English variant of Randall, derived from the Germanic name Randulf, composed of the elements 'rand' meaning 'rim (of a shield)' and 'wulf' meaning 'wolf'.
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Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Randall Park
American actor, comedian, and writer.
Randall Cunningham
Former American football quarterback.
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