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Randolph vs Irwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Randolph

Boy #5,592 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shield-wolf"

Origin: Old Norse (rand + ulfr)

Cultural Roots

English American Germanic Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,592
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Irwin

Boy #5,482 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"boar friend"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,482
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Randolph Rank #5,592
Irwin Rank #5,482

Irwin is more popular, ranked #5482 vs #5592 for Randolph.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Randolph or Irwin more popular?

Irwin is more popular, ranked #5482 compared to Randolph at #5592 in the United States.

What do Randolph and Irwin mean?

Randolph means "shield-wolf" (Old Norse (rand + ulfr) origin). Irwin means "boar friend" (Old English origin).

Are Randolph and Irwin boy or girl names?

Randolph is primarily a boy name. Irwin is primarily a boy name.

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