Randall

Meaning of Randall

Shield wolf, or rim wolf. It combines 'rand' (shield rim) and 'wulf' (wolf).

Randall has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Randall

After ranking as high as #440 in 2000, Randall has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Randall

• Randall Park
  Actor, comedian, writer
• Randall Cobb
  American football wide receiver
• Randall 'Randy' Couture
  Mixed martial artist, actor
• Randall Duk Kim
  Actor, martial artist
• Randall Jarrell
  Poet, literary critic

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Questions about the name Randall

What does the name Randall mean?

Randall means shield wolf, or rim wolf. it combines 'rand' (shield rim) and 'wulf' (wolf), and it comes from German origins.

Is Randall a boy's or a girl's name?

Randall is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Randall?

Randall did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Randall most popular?

Randall peaked at #440 in 2000.