Randal vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Randal

Boy #5,606 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wolf shield"

Origin: Old Norse Randulfr

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Randal Rank #5,606

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5606 for Randal.

Is Randal or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Randal at #5606 in the United States.

What do Randal and Richard mean?

Randal means "wolf shield" (Old Norse Randulfr origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Randal and Richard boy or girl names?

Randal is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.