Randolph vs Wayland

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Randolph

Boy #5,592 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shield-wolf"

Origin: Old Norse (rand + ulfr)

English American Germanic Scandinavian

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Boy #3,118 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land by the road"

Origin: Old English

English American Norse Anglo-Saxon

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Randolph Rank #5,592

Wayland Rank #3,118

Wayland is more popular, ranked #3118 vs #5592 for Randolph.

Is Randolph or Wayland more popular?

Wayland is more popular, ranked #3118 compared to Randolph at #5592 in the United States.

What do Randolph and Wayland mean?

Randolph means "shield-wolf" (Old Norse (rand + ulfr) origin). Wayland means "land by the road" (Old English origin).

Are Randolph and Wayland boy or girl names?

Randolph is primarily a boy name. Wayland is primarily a boy name.