Randel

Randel is a personal name that can function as either a given name or a surname. It is most often encountered as a variant of Randall or Randal in English-speaking contexts and persists in records worldwide through migration and naming practices.

Origins: The name Randel shares its roots with Randall and Randal, which derive from Germanic elements associated with historical names meaning something akin to “shield” and “wolf.” In modern use it is treated primarily as a name rather than a word with a fixed meaning.

Usage: As a given name, Randel is relatively uncommon and has appeared at various times in the United States and other English-speaking regions. As a surname, it occurs sporadically and may be found in diverse occupations.

Variants: Related spellings include Randall, Randal, Randell, and Randle. The choice of spelling often reflects family tradition or regional preference.

Randel is thus a name with multiple uses and variants, with no single canonical form. See also Randall, Randal, Randle, Randell.