Randell
Randell is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Shield-wolf or rim of a shield.
Origin and history
Randell is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, derived as a diminutive or spelling variant of Randal or Randolph. It combines elements meaning rim of a shield and wolf. Historically used in English-speaking regions, it saw moderate popularity in the mid-20th century in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
10,011 babies in the United States have been named Randell since 1880. It ranks #1195 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1849.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.3 %)
- CA (10.7 %)
- KY (10.1 %)
- TN (6.8 %)
- IL (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 71 |
| 1920-1930 | 177 |
| 1930-1940 | 292 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,010 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,451 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,414 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,137 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,145 |
| 1990-2000 | 680 |
| 2000-2010 | 342 |
| 2010-2019 | 214 |
| 2020-2029 | 78 |
Famous people named Randell
- Randell Jackson: Basketball player
Nicknames
Randy
Fun facts
- Randell evolved both as a given name and an English patronymic surname.
- The name stems from medieval short forms of Randolph, such as Randel or Rannulf.