Crandall

Crandall is a masculine name of English origin, derived from an Old English surname meaning 'valley of the cranes.' This distinguished surname-turned-first-name carries a sense of tradition and strength. Historically used as a family name throughout England and later America, Crandall began appearing occasionally as a given name in the early 20th century. It remains quite rare as a first name, appealing to parents seeking distinctive, strong-sounding traditional options. The name suggests dignity and heritage, evoking images of the stately crane birds in peaceful valleys. Crandall offers the friendly nicknames Cran or Randy.

Pronounced CRAN-dal.

As of October 2026, Crandall ranked #12718 in US births in 2007 SSA, peaked at #2650 in 1949.