Irwin vs Randolph

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
Nicknames
Randy, Rand, Rolph

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

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

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Irwin ___

  • Irwin James
  • Irwin Thomas
  • Irwin Lee
  • Irwin Alan
  • Irwin Scott
  • Irwin Harold

Randolph ___

  • Randolph James
  • Randolph William
  • Randolph Charles
  • Randolph Henry
  • Randolph Edward
  • Randolph Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Irwin

Gerald Donald Marvin Greta Doris

If you choose Randolph

Winston Edmund Adelaide Cordelia Reginald

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irwin or Randolph more popular?

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

What do Irwin and Randolph mean?

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

Are Irwin and Randolph boy or girl names?

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

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