Liam Patel

By Liam Patel
Linguistics Researcher

Updated on September 07, 2024

Randolph

US Popularity Rank: 8037

Origin: Norse

Meaning: Wolf shield

Randolph is a boy’s name of Old Norse origin. It derives from the name Rannúlfr, which combines the elements rand (shield rim) with ulfr (wolf) to mean “wolf shield.” Your little Viking is sure to be proud of this fearsome meaning when they’re older! Other variants of this name include Randolf, Randulf, and Randulph.