Randy
r(a)-ndy,
ran-dy
US Popularity:1947
Origin:German
Meaning:Wolf shield; Admirable, wonderful
Randy is an English gender-neutral name with roots in German and Latin. As a chipper diminutive of Randall and Randolf, Randy can be interpreted as “wolf shield” from the Germanic elements randaz, “rim of a shield,” and wulfaz, “wolf.” As if Randy wasn’t epic enough, its link to the Latin Miranda lends the endearments “wonderful” and “admirable,” showering your little one with prestige. Famous namesakes include Randy Weston, Randy Travis, and Randy Jackson. With its undertones of bravery and greatness, Randy is a name to be proud of.
Famous People Named Randy
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Randy JacksonTV Actor
- Randy JohnsonBaseball Player
- Randy MossFootball Player
- Randy PauschTeacher
- Randy SavageWrestler
- Randy TravisCountry Singer
How Popular Is The Name Randy?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Randy is currently #2098 on The Bump
Boy:Randy is currently #1183 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Randy is currently #1449 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Randy is currently #1947 in U.S. births
Boy:Randy is currently #953 in U.S. births
Girl:Randy is currently #14717 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#14717
in 2023
- 1457
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Randy, February 2011
Name Doctor, Randall
Name Doctor, Randolf
Behind the Name, Randolf, December 2022
Behind the Name, Miranda, June 2023
Britannica, Randy Weston, American musician and composer, April 2024
IMDb, Randy Travis
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