Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Shield-wolf, Wolf's Shield, Strong Defender, Shield Wolf
Pronunciation: RAN-dee, /ˈrændi/, R AE N D IY
Popularity Rank: #1,487
Derived from the Old English name Randwulf, meaning 'shield-wolf'. It is also used as a short form of the name Randolph, which means 'shield-wolf' or 'house wolf'.
The name Randy is of English origin and means Shield-wolf, Wolf's Shield, Strong Defender, Shield Wolf. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Randy is commonly found in United States of America, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and 86 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: RAN-dee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈrændi/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R AE N D IY
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
ℹ️ About ARPAbet Pronunciation
Learn how to pronounce Randy correctly by listening to our 15 audio pronunciations. Click to hear each pronunciation as many times as you need to master it.
✨ Record yourself saying Randy correctly and help others pronounce it like a pro! Share your pronunciation of Randy with us. Record, preview and send! It's easy and helps everyone. ✨
Learn how Randy might sound in different languages or accents. Select from a variety of languages available in the dropdown and hit 'Pronounce' to hear Randy spoken.
At NamesLook, the name Randy is recorded 44,839 times globally, ranking it as the 1,487th most common name worldwide.
Randy is most prevalent in United States of America, with 24,666 occurrences, making it the 219th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Randy is found among 1 in every 73 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #219 | 1 : 73 |
| Canada | #231 | 1 : 158 |
| Saudi Arabia | #1,549 | 1 : 1,435 |
| Netherlands | #610 | 1 : 256 |
| Malaysia | #1,183 | 1 : 1,740 |
| Peru | #973 | 1 : 953 |
| South Africa | #2,208 | 1 : 2,733 |
| Colombia | #1,841 | 1 : 1,517 |
| Costa Rica | #342 | 1 : 186 |
| Philippines | #98 | 1 : 331 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Randy from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
German Baby Names French Baby Names Swedish Baby Names American Baby Names Chinese Baby Names Danish Baby Names British Baby Names English Baby Names Australian Baby Names Christian Baby Names
Rad Randy, Rambunctious Randy, Rockin' Randy, Renegade Randy, Rebel Randy, Radiant Randy, Rapscallion Randy, Renaissance Randy, Rooftop Randy, Rumble Randy
Got any cool facts or stories about the name Randy? We're all ears! Share your knowledge or experiences and help us enrich the story of Randy. Drop your info in the comments!
No comments to display. Be the first to comment.
Hello there! I'm the passionate mind behind NamesLook & LotsLook Network sites, dedicated to bringing you insightful and intriguing content on every page. Discover more about me and the journey of NamesLook at About section.