Irwin vs Randal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irwin

Boy #5,482 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"boar friend"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Boy #5,606 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wolf shield"

Origin: Old Norse Randulfr

English American

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Irwin Rank #5,482

Randal Rank #5,606

Irwin is more popular, ranked #5482 vs #5606 for Randal.

Is Irwin or Randal more popular?

Irwin is more popular, ranked #5482 compared to Randal at #5606 in the United States.

What do Irwin and Randal mean?

Irwin means "boar friend" (Old English origin). Randal means "wolf shield" (Old Norse Randulfr origin).

Are Irwin and Randal boy or girl names?

Irwin is primarily a boy name. Randal is primarily a boy name.