Randal vs Irwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Randal

Boy #5,606 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wolf shield"

Origin: Old Norse Randulfr

English American

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Boy #5,482 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"boar friend"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Randal Rank #5,606

Irwin Rank #5,482

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

Is Randal or Irwin more popular?

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

What do Randal and Irwin mean?

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

Are Randal and Irwin boy or girl names?

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