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Randolph vs Nevan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nevan

Boy #5,527 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little saint, holy one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,527
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Randolph Rank #5,592
Nevan Rank #5,527

Nevan is more popular, ranked #5527 vs #5592 for Randolph.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Randolph or Nevan more popular?

Nevan is more popular, ranked #5527 compared to Randolph at #5592 in the United States.

What do Randolph and Nevan mean?

Randolph means "shield-wolf" (Old Norse (rand + ulfr) origin). Nevan means "little saint, holy one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Randolph and Nevan boy or girl names?

Randolph is primarily a boy name. Nevan is primarily a boy name.

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