US Popularity Rank: 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.