Randolf name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old High German and Germanic
Usage: English, German, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: r(a)-ndo-lf
Meaning: Wise Power, Shield and Sign
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What does Randolf mean?

Originated from Old High German and Germanic, Renowned Randolf is a boy name, Randolf means "Wise Power, Shield or Sign" is primarily used in German, English, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish. Randolf is variant form of long standing and noteworthy Randolph.

Randolph is variation of desirable Rodolphe. Randolph is English equivalent of Randolf. Randolph means Glory and Wolf, The Elements Rant Meaning Shield Edge and Strong Defender is rooted from Old High German and Germanic.

Randolf is equivalent of Randolfr in Swedish language. Randolf means Wise Power, Shield or Sign is mostly used in German, English, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish has its origin in Old High German and Germanic is mainly given to baby boys.

Randolf is an amalgamation of well-known RAND and ULF. ULF is form of Ulric. Also ULF is form of eminent Wolf, which itself is short form of names with "Ulf" and ending with "Ulf", which itself is Danish and Swedish cognate of Ulfr.

ULF is Danish and Swedish cognate of Ulfr.

How do I pronounce Randolf?

You can pronounce the three syllabled name Randolf as r(a)-ndo-lf. ran-dolf is another way(s) to say the name.

Variants of Randolf

Randolv, Randolph, Rodolphe, Rand, Rando, Herirand, Randalín, AldulfR, *Ulfgarðr, Randolfr, Randolphe, Hruodolf, Rudolphus, Rudolph, Ransom, Randr

Names that rhyme with Randolf

How popular is the name Randolf?

Randolf is a familiar baby name in United States, it had been in use since 1939 and was last seen in 2004, during its 55 years of usage, it was able to reach the top 1000 names.

In 1953, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 938 on boy names chart when 60 babies were named Randolf. There are over 974 babies that have been given the name Randolf in United States.

But Randolf is a popular baby name in Philippines where every 1 in 30000 have the name. At least, 9000 people globally have been given the name as per our findings.

YearRankBirths
200481398
199999085
199781096
199577876
199463738
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Randolf in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands14910500
Finland049100

Numerological analysis of Randolf

You are stubborn and self-motivated. You respond to occurrences in an unusual, impulsive but also creative way. You are interested in learning new and exciting things. You believe that each one of us was born with a purpose or is supposed to give their life a purpose of their own. The number 9 as your personality no reveals that you are charming, positive, very idealistic and well-versed in different subjects.

Other names similar to Randolf, for name hunters

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  •  Senna - The well-known unisex name Senna is substantially used in Swedish, Dutch and Danish, Senna means "Thriving or Growing"
  •  Egidius - Meaning of Egidius is Shield-Bearer or The Beschützende has its origin in Old Greek and is used substantially in Finnish and Norwegian is a baby boy name
  •  Aldwin - Queer boy name Aldwin means "From the Old English Ealdwine, A Common Name in the Middle Ages or Bold or Friend" has its roots in German, Germanic and Old English is used in English, Finnish and Swedish
  •  Varma - Unisex name Varma is originated from Finnish which is used notably in Hindi and Swedish languages, meaning of Varma is "Sure, Certain, Self Assured or The Art of Vital Points"
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Famous people named Randolf

  • Randolf Turrow in Man in the Chair as Producer
  • Randolf Destaller is known for his acting in TV series FC Rückpass

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