Randolph
Randolph: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɹændɒlf/
Meaning and origin of Randolph
Root meaning: “shield”
- A male given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
From Old Norse rǫnd (“shield”) + úlfr (“wolf”).
How popular is Randolph?
Since 1880, 112 girls and 49,424 boys in the U.S. have been named Randolph (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3900 in 1953. Its highest rank for boys was #154 in 1952. In 2025, 20 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Randolph FAQ
What does the name Randolph mean?
Randolph traces back to a root meaning "shield". A male given name from the Germanic languages. From Old Norse rǫnd (“shield”) + úlfr (“wolf”).
What is the origin of the name Randolph?
Randolph is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Randolph?
Since 1880, 112 girls and 49,424 boys in the U.S. have been named Randolph (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3900 in 1953. Its highest rank for boys was #154 in 1952. In 2025, 20 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Randolph a boy or girl name?
Randolph is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 112 girls and 49,424 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.