Randolph
RAN-dolf
Popularity
#5588
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
49,514
Peak Year
#1,817 in 1952
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Randolph is an English name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'rand' meaning 'shield' and 'wulf' meaning 'wolf'. It signifies a shield-wolf or protector.
Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Randolph Churchill
British statesman and father of Winston Churchill
Randolph Scott
American film actor, known for Westerns
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