Randal
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Randal
Randal is a masculine name with Germanic roots, originating as a variant of Randall, which comes from the Old Norse elements 'rand' (shield) and 'varr' (warrior). This 'shield warrior' meaning conveys strength and protection. Randal peaked in popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s but has since declined. It offers a slightly softer alternative to the more common Randall spelling while maintaining the same traditional feel. Often shortened to Randy, the name carries a friendly, approachable quality. Randal appeals to parents seeking a classic masculine name with historical depth that isn't overly common in contemporary use.
Randal is also given to girls.
Pronounced RAN-dul.
As of October 2026, Randal ranked #11466 in US births in 1994 SSA, peaked at #2663 in 1986.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #3,597 | 30 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #2,902 | 41 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #4,284 | 24 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #3,956 | 27 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #3,585 | 31 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #4,924 | 20 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #3,712 | 29 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #4,738 | 21 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #4,269 | 25 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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Randal on lists
Famous Randals
- (William) Randal CremerBoy
English MP and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize
- Randal Howard "Rand" PaulBoy
U.S. Senator from Kentucky
- Randal Edward "Randy" BreckerBoy
American trumpeter
Randal in pop culture
- "Lord Randal"Boy
A ballad in the 19th century collection "The Child Ballads"