Randal vs Gable

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Randal

Boy #5,606 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wolf shield"

Origin: Old Norse Randulfr

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Boy #5,593 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"triangular wall end, architectural peak"

Origin: Old French/Germanic (gibil)

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Randal Rank #5,606

Gable Rank #5,593

Gable is more popular, ranked #5593 vs #5606 for Randal.

Is Randal or Gable more popular?

Gable is more popular, ranked #5593 compared to Randal at #5606 in the United States.

What do Randal and Gable mean?

Randal means "wolf shield" (Old Norse Randulfr origin). Gable means "triangular wall end, architectural peak" (Old French/Germanic (gibil) origin).

Are Randal and Gable boy or girl names?

Randal is primarily a boy name. Gable is primarily a boy name.