Randal vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Randal

Boy #5,606 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wolf shield"

Origin: Old Norse Randulfr

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Randal Rank #5,606

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #5606 for Randal.

Is Randal or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Randal at #5606 in the United States.

What do Randal and Gideon mean?

Randal means "wolf shield" (Old Norse Randulfr origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Randal and Gideon boy or girl names?

Randal is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.