Randol, of Germanic origin, is an uncommon yet distinctive given name for males. It derives from the Old German elements 'rand' meaning 'shield' and 'wolf'. This name was brought to England by the Normans and has been used sparsely throughout history. In literature, it appears in works such as "The Mabinogion," a collection of Welsh tales from the Middle Ages, where Randol is one of the suitors of Olwen. Today, it remains an uncommon choice, making those who bear it stand out with their unique and historic name.
Over the span of nearly a century (1920-2006), the name Randol experienced fluctuating popularity, with the number of births ranging from as low as 5 to as high as 23 in any given year. The peak period of popularity was between 1947 and 1957, during which time there were consistently more than 10 births per year, reaching a maximum of 23 births in 1956. However, the popularity of the name declined thereafter, with fewer than 10 births per year from 1958 onwards, except for a brief spike in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Overall, there were a total of 572 births with the name Randol during this period.