Meaning and history
Randolf is a German and Scandinavian variant of Randolph. The Germanic name combines elements meaning “shield rim” and “wolf,” giving the traditional interpretation “shield wolf.” It was introduced to England by the Normans in forms such as Randulf and Randolf and later developed several surname and given-name spellings. Notable bearers include German entrepreneur Randolf Rodenstock and German politician Randolf Stich. The related Ralph arose through a different contraction of the same name family.
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1953: 56 births, rank #962
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19551955: 62 births, rank #956
Randolf rose from #962 to #956 for boys between 1953 and 1955. That year also produced its highest recorded birth count, at 62.