Randal comes from the Germanic tradition, meaning Shield wolf; protected by counsel.
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How popular is Randal?
1958peak year
Randal's usage has fallen in recent decades. Today, Randal is a less common but recognizable name in U.S. records (ranked #4,558) with about 25 babies named Randal each year. At its height in 1958, Randal reached #190 nationally — 1,477 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 1950s. In all, around 29,306 babies have been registered as Randal since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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