Randal vs Russell

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 #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American Australian

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Randal Rank #5,606

Russell Rank #368

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 vs #5606 for Randal.

Is Randal or Russell more popular?

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 compared to Randal at #5606 in the United States.

What do Randal and Russell mean?

Randal means "wolf shield" (Old Norse Randulfr origin). Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Randal and Russell boy or girl names?

Randal is primarily a boy name. Russell is primarily a boy name.