Randal vs Ruby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Randal

Boy #5,606 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wolf shield"

Origin: Old Norse Randulfr

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Boy #5,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep red, the color red"

Origin: Latin rubinus

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Randal Rank #5,606

Ruby Rank #5,424

Ruby is more popular, ranked #5424 vs #5606 for Randal.

Is Randal or Ruby more popular?

Ruby is more popular, ranked #5424 compared to Randal at #5606 in the United States.

What do Randal and Ruby mean?

Randal means "wolf shield" (Old Norse Randulfr origin). Ruby means "deep red, the color red" (Latin rubinus origin).

Are Randal and Ruby boy or girl names?

Randal is primarily a boy name. Ruby is primarily a boy name.