Randolph - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Randolph \r(a)-ndol-ph, ran-do-lph\ is pronounced RAN-dolf. It is of Old German origin, and its meaning is "wolf shield". From the same root as Randall. English politician Lord Randolph Churchill.

Randolph has 7 variant forms: Randal, Randall, Randell, Randolf, Randy, Ranolf and Ranulfo.

For more information, see also related names Rand and Ransom.

Baby names that sound like Randolph are Randle, Randl, Randel and Randale.

Randolph is a popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Randolph. Click here to compare Randolph with related baby names.