Randel
Randel is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Shield wolf or rim of a shield.
Origin and history
Randel is a variant of Randall or Randolph, derived from Germanic elements meaning shield and wolf. Historically used as both a given name and a surname, it saw moderate usage in the United States throughout the mid-20th century. Today it is a rare masculine choice for parents seeking a traditional, classic sound.
Popularity in the United States
3,651 babies in the United States have been named Randel since 1880. It ranks #2121 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1916.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.7 %)
- TX (21.6 %)
- KY (8.3 %)
- TN (7.5 %)
- IL (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 24 |
| 1920-1930 | 88 |
| 1930-1940 | 132 |
| 1940-1950 | 389 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,104 |
| 1960-1970 | 813 |
| 1970-1980 | 401 |
| 1980-1990 | 320 |
| 1990-2000 | 214 |
| 2000-2010 | 105 |
| 2010-2019 | 50 |
| 2020-2029 | 11 |
Famous people named Randel
- Randel Shakelford: Television Director, Producer
Nicknames
Randy, Rand
Fun facts
- Randel originated in medieval England as a diminutive form of the Germanic name Randolph.
- It functions as a less common spelling variant of Randall and Randal.