Randal

Randal: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Randal

  • A male given name from the Germanic languages, variant of Randall.

Etymology

Variant of Randall.

How popular is Randal?

18U.S. babies in 2025
#190peak rank (1958)
29,324babies since 1880

Since 1880, 132 girls and 29,192 boys in the U.S. have been named Randal (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2663 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #190 in 1958. In 2025, 18 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

188019201960200020251,477 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Randal FAQ

What does the name Randal mean?

A male given name from the Germanic languages, variant of Randall. Variant of Randall.

What is the origin of the name Randal?

Randal is listed as a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Randal?

Since 1880, 132 girls and 29,192 boys in the U.S. have been named Randal (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2663 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #190 in 1958. In 2025, 18 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Randal a boy or girl name?

Randal is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 132 girls and 29,192 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.