Randall is a masculine

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in English, Irish and German. Its modern use as a given name originates from the transferred use of the English–language

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Randall Randall may refer to the following: Places United States *Randall, California, former name of White Hall, California, an unincorporated community * Randall, Indiana, a former town *Randall, Iowa, a city *Randall, Kansas, a city *Randall, Minnesot ...

'', which in turn is derived from ''

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''. There are several variant spellings of the English given name; these include ''Randal'', ''Randel'', ''Randell'', ''Randle'', ''Randoll'', and ''Rendell''. The form ''Randal'' has also been used as an

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of an

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unrelated Irish and Scottish Gaelic name, '' Raghnall''. This Anglicisation has been noted as being particularly common amongst several Irish families of note. ''Randal'' has not been among the 1,000 most popular masculine baby names in the United States since 1994, and Randall has been among the top 1,000 names since 1906. According to US Census data, in 1990 both names were among the top 500 most popular masculine names in the country. Neither name is currently among the 100 most popular masculine (or feminine) baby names in either the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland.

Etymology and early history

The modern

''Randall'', , is derived from the transferred use of the surname ''Randall''. There have been two explanations for the origin of this surname. One explanation is that the surname is derived from the Middle English personal name ''Randel''. This name is a

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of the mediaeval personal name ''Rand'' compounded with the Anglo Norman hypocoristic

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''-el''. which cited: for the surnames "Randal", "Randall". The Middle English ''Rand'' can be a short form of any of several names composed of the first element ''rand'', meaning "shield" or "rim"; which cited: for the surnames "Rand", "Randolph". or the Old Norse short first name ''Randr'' (variant form ''Randi'',

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''Rand''), however the specific names associated with ''Randel'' are ''Randulf'' and ''Randolf''—names that were brought to England by the Normans. Another explanation for the surname ''Randall'', is that it is merely an apocopal form, or mediaeval vernacular form of ''Randolf''. The Norman

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s ''Randulf'' and ''Randolf'' are ultimately derived from the Old Norse ''Rannúlfr'', when the short form ''Randr'' (Old Danish ''Rand'') is probably the first part of Norman toponyms such as Randal (Manche, le Vrétot, maybe from ''*Randdalr'', a compound with ''dalr'' "valley", same as ''Randale'', hamlet in England), Rantot (Manche, farm at

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" or "rim"; the second element is ''úlfr'', meaning " wolf". The

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form of these names is ''Randwulf'' (similarly composed of ''rand'' and ''wulf''). Other

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s include: the Old Low German ''Randwulf'', ''Randulf''; and the Old Norse ''Röndúlfr''. There are several early occurrences in British sources of the names that gave rise to the modern given name ''Randall''. An early occurrence of the modern surname is: Richard ''Randall'', in 1547 (in Huntingdonshire, England). A mediaeval occurrence of the surname is: Thomas ''Randel'', in 1250 (in

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, England). An early occurrence of the short form ''Rand'' is: ''Rande'' de Borham, in 1299. An early occurrence of ''Randel'' (a

of ''Rand'') is: ''Randal'', in 1204 (in Yorkshire, England). An early occurrence of the mediaeval personal names ''Randolf'', ''Randulf'' is: ''Randulfus'', in about 1095 (in the ''Assize Rolls'' of Yorkshire, England); another is: Nicolaus filius ''Randulphi'', in the years spanning 1175–86 (in Norfolk, England). According to etymologist P. H. Reaney, the mediaeval name ''Randulf'' was commonly confused with Old German ''Rannulf''. This Old German name is composed of elements meaning "

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" and "wolf", and was introduced into England around the same time as ''Randulf''. One example where the unrelated names were confused and given to the same individual in different records is: ''Randolphus'' de Brachenberch, in about 1155; and ''Ranulfus'' de Brachinberge, in 1160–6 (both names recorded in Lincolnshire, England).

Variant forms and pet forms

Variant spellings of the given name ''Randall'' include: ''Randal'', ''Randel'', ''Randell'', ''Randle'', and ''Rendell''. ''Randal'' is also used as an

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form of the Irish and Scottish Gaelic '' Raghnall'' (to which it is

unrelated). Although ''Randal'' is generally Gaelicised as ''Raghnall'' in Ireland (and sometimes ''

Rághnall ''Ragnall'', ''Raghnall'', ''Raonall'', and ''Raonull'' are masculine personal names or given names in several Gaelic languages. ''Ragnall'' occurs in Old Irish, and Middle Irish/Middle Gaelic. It is a Gaelicised form of the Old Norse ''Røgnval ...

''),; see also: the Irish ''Rannulbh'' more accurately represents ''Randulph'' and ''Randulf''. which is a transcription of: A pet form of ''Randall'' is ''

Randy Randy is a given name, popular in the United States and Canada. It is primarily a masculine name. It was originally derived from the names Randall, Randolf, Randolph, as well as Bertrand and Andrew, and may be a short form (hypocorism) of the ...

''; this name is , which cited: and is also a pet form of several other etymologically related, and unrelated names.

Use and popularity

In Scotland, the name ''Randal'' has been associated with '' Lord Randal'', an Anglo-Scottish border ballad, published by American Francis James Child in 1882 (see Child Ballads). In parts of Ireland in the 19th and early 20th century, the name ''Randal'' has been noted being used particularly by families of the surname '' MacDonnell'' (the surname was/is spelt variously). There are several notable Irish families, historically unrelated to each other, who bear (forms of) this surname. The chiefly line of one such family relocated to the Glens of Antrim from Scotland in the 16th and 17th centuries, and ''Randal'' appears numerous times in their

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; this family descends from members of the Scottish

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; and even today, various Anglicised forms of the Gaelic ''Raghnall'' are commonly used by members of this

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. ''Randal'' was noted in the early 20th century as being common within the O'Donovan family as well; their name, like that of Clan Donald, originated as an Anglicised form of the etymologically unrelated ''Raghnall''. Since 1906, ''Randall'' has been among the top 1,000 names recorded in Social Security card applications for baby boys in the United States. The name was at its most popular point in 1955, when it was ranked the 53rd most popular masculine baby name. Currently, the name was ranked 749th for the year 2009. ''Randall'' currently is, and historically has been more popular in the United States than the various other forms of the name. For example, since 1995, ''Randal'' has not been among the top 1,000 names recorded in for baby boys. This name first ranked within the top 1,000 boys names in 1938, and it stayed among the top 1,000 names until 1994; the name was at its most popular point in 1958, when it was ranked 189th. According to data released by the Social Security Administration, the forms ''Randell'', ''Randel'', and ''Randle'' have never been nearly as popular (see 'popularity graphs' below). In 1990, the United States Census Bureau undertook a study of the 1990 United States Census, and released a sample of data concerning the most popular names. According to this sample of 6.3 million people (who had 5,494 unique first names), ''Randal'' was ranked as the 477th most popular masculine name, and ''Randall'' was ranked 139th most popular. Neither name ranked among females in this sample. Neither ''Randal'' or ''Randall'' ranked within the top 100 masculine (or feminine) baby names for the year 2009 in England and Wales; similarly so for Scotland. In both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, neither name ranked within the top 100 masculine (or feminine) names of registered births in 2009.

Popularity graphs

List of people with the given names

Randal

* Alexander Randal Mark McDonnell born 1935, Ninth Earl of Antrim (1785 creation), in the Peerage of Ireland. *

Randal Bays Randal Bays (born 1950) is an American fiddler, guitarist and composer. This Irish-style fiddle and guitar player first gained international recognition through his recordings and performances with Co. Clare fiddler Martin Hayes in the early 199 ...

, musician. *

Randal Beresford Sir Randal Beresford, 2nd Baronet (died 19 October 1681) was an Irish politician and baronet. Early life He was the son of Sir Tristram Beresford, 1st Baronet and his first wife Anne Rowley, daughter of John Rowley of Castleroe, County Londonderry ...

, died 1681, Second Beresford of Coleraine baronet, in the

Baronetage of Ireland Baronets are a rank in the British aristocracy. The current Baronetage of the United Kingdom has replaced the earlier but existing Baronetages of England, Nova Scotia, Ireland, and Great Britain. Baronetage of England (1611–1705) James I of E ...

. * Randal E. Bryant, dean of School of Computer Science, at

Carnegie Mellon University Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is a private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. One of its predecessors was established in 1900 by Andrew Carnegie as the Carnegie Technical Schools; it became the Carnegie Institute of Technology ...

. * Randal Edwards, born 1984 Canada actor. * Randal Forbes Elliott 1922–2010 New Zealand eye surgeon and campaigner of safety glass. *

Randal Haworth Randal D. Haworth, (born September 19, 1961) is a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon recognized for his leading role in reality TV series ''The Swan (TV series), The Swan''. Haworth is also an artist. Early life Haworth was born in Los Angeles as an ...

* Randal Hill, born 1969, United States American football player in the National Football League. *Randal Hollenbach, 1958, United States Air Force veteran and veterans advocate. Pennsylvania. * Randal Kleiser, born 1946, United States, film director. *

Randal J. Kirk Randal J. Kirk (born March 1, 1954) is an American businessman and investor in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Kirk was the chairman and chief executive officer of Intrexon (NYSE: XON), a biotechnology company, until 2020. Kirk started as a l ...

born '' c.''1954 United States, businessman. *

Randal Kolo Muani Randal Kolo Muani (born 5 December 1998) is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt and the France national team. Early life Randal Kolo Muani was born on 5 December 1998 in Bondy, Sein ...

(born 1998), French footballer * Randal MacDonnell, died 1636 First Earl of Antrim, in the Peerage of Ireland. * Randal MacDonnell, 1609–1683 Second Earl of Antrim, and first Marquess of Antrim, in the Peerage of Ireland. *Randal MacDonnell 1680–1721 Fourth Earl of Antrim in the Peerage of Ireland. * Randal Robert Alexander Marlin, adjunct professor at Carleton University. * Randal McLelland, born 1985, United States American Olympic athlete at the

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. *

Randal O'Toole Randal O'Toole (born 1952) is an American public policy analyst. The majority of O'Toole's work has focused on public lands, land-use regulation, and transportation, particularly light rail. He frequently criticized proposals for passenger rail ...

, Cato Institute senior fellow, and author. * Randal Keith Orton, born 1980, United States, professional wrestler * Randal Pinkett born 1971 United States contestant on an American reality television show. *

Randal Edward Sherborne Plunkett Randal Edward Sherborne Plunkett (15 November 1848 – 25 December 1883) was a British Conservative politician. He was the eldest son of Admiral Edward Plunkett, 16th Baron of Dunsany, and the Hon. Anne Constance, daughter of John Dutton, 2nd B ...

1848–1883, Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom. * Randal Arthur Henry Plunkett 1906–1999, Nineteenth Baron of Dunsany, in the Peerage of Ireland. * Randal Howard Paul, born 1963 United States, politician * Randal Smith1898–1968, Second Baron Bicester, in the

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. * Randal Williams, born 1978 United States, American football player in the National Football League. *

Randal R. Wisbey Randal may refer to: People ;Given name * Randal and Randall (given names), English-language masculine given names. *Randal Gaines, American politician *Rand Paul, United States Senator ;Surname *Allison Randal, a linguist, software developer and ...

, President of La Sierra University. *

Randal Woollatt Randal James Woollatt (19 July 1909 – 9 April 1984) was an English cricketer. Woollatt was a right-handed batsman. He was born at Claygate, Surrey, and was educated at Cheltenham College. Woollatt made his debut for the Surrey Second XI in ...

(1909–1984), English cricketer * William Randal Cremer 1828–1908, recipient of the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1903. *William Randal McDonnell, 1851–1918 Sixth Earl of Antrim (1785 creation), in the Peerage of Ireland.

Randall

* Randall Dale Adams, (born 1949), wrongly convicted of murder and sentenced to death *

Randall Amster Randall Jay Amster (born September 5, 1965) is an American author, activist, and educator in areas including peace, ecology, homelessness, and anarchism. He is the co-director of the Environmental Studies program at Georgetown University, and wri ...

, (born 1966), American, author * Randall Azofeifa, (born 1984), Costa Rican, football (soccer) player *

Randall B. Griepp Randall Bertram Griepp (March 11, 1940 – September 8, 2022) was an American cardiothoracic surgeon who collaborated with Norman Shumway in the development of the first successful heart transplant procedures in the U.S. He had an international ...

, American, cardiothoracic surgeon *

Randall B. Kester Randall B. Kester (October 20, 1916 – May 31, 2012) was an American attorney and judge in the state of Oregon. He was the 69th justice of the Oregon Supreme Court, serving from 1957 to 1958. He later taught at what became the Lewis & Clark Law ...

, (born 1916), American, attorney and judge *

Randall Bailey Randall Bailey (born September 13, 1974) is an American professional boxer. A veteran of the sport for over twenty years, he is a former world champion in two weight classes, having held the WBO light welterweight title from 1999 to 2000, and t ...

, (born 1974), American, boxer * Randall Bal, * Randall Balmer, (born 1954), American, author *

Randall Bass Randall (Randy) Bass is an associate professor of English and vice provost at Georgetown University, and Executive Director of Center for New Design of Learning & Scholarship (CNDLS). He was visiting scholar at Ball State University. He is an exp ...

, American, scholar * Randall James Bayer, * Randall Batinkoff, (born 1968), American, actor *

Randall Beer Randall D. Beer is a professor of cognitive science, computer science, and informatics at Indiana University. He was previously at Case Western Reserve University. His primary research interest is in understanding how coordinated behavior arises ...

, American, scholar *

Randall C. Berg, Jr. Randall Challen Berg Jr. (January 17, 1949 – April 10, 2019) was an American attorney. Biography Berg was born to Randall Challen Berg and Margaret Baker Berg. He spent most of his childhood in Jacksonville, Florida, graduating from Robert E ...

, American, Executive Director of the Florida Justice Institute *

Randall Bewley Randall Eugene Bewley (July 25, 1955 – February 25, 2009) was the guitarist for the Athens, Georgia, band Pylon. Born in Bradenton, Florida, United States. He lived in Sarasota, Florida, Washington, DC and near Atlanta, Georgia while growi ...

, (1955–2009), guitarist * Randall Boe, (born 1962), general counsel for AOL *

Randall Bone Randall Bone (born 13 November 1973) is a former Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League. Recruited from South Australian National Football League club South Adelaide, Bone made his AFL debut for Adelaide in 1992, playing ...

, (born 1973), Australian rules footballer *

Randall Bramblett Randall Bramblett (born 1948) is an American musician and singer-songwriter, whose career as a solo artist, session player, and touring musician, has spanned more than three decades. He has worked with Gregg Allman, Bonnie Raitt, Goose Creek S ...

, American, musician and singer-songwriter *

Randall Brenes Randall Brenes Moya , in Norway known as «Ragnar Bremnes» (born 13 August 1983) is a Costa Rican former professional footballer, who played most of his career as a striker for Cartaginés, rom which is currently the second historical goal ...

, (born 1983), Costa Rican, professional football (soccer) player * Randall Burks, (born 1953), American, American football player *

Randall Carroll Randall Carroll (born April 13, 1991) is a former American football wide receiver and defensive back. He attended the University of California, Los Angeles, having played for the UCLA Bruins from 2009 to 2011, but being dismissed for academic r ...

, (born 1991), American, American football player *''

Randall Cobb (disambiguation) Randall Cobb may refer to: *Randall "Tex" Cobb (born 1950), American fighter/actor *Randall Cobb (American football) Randall Ladonald Cobb II (born August 22, 1990) is an American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the Nation ...

'' - several people ** Randall Cobb (American football), (born 1989), American, American football player ** Randall "Tex" Cobb, (born 1950), American, boxer and actor * Randall Collins, (born 1941), American, academic * Randall Crane, academic * Randall Cunningham, (born 1963), American, American football player * Randall David Shughart, (1958–1993), American, soldier killed in action in Somalia *

Randall Davidson, 1st Baron Davidson of Lambeth Randall Thomas Davidson, 1st Baron Davidson of Lambeth, (7 April 1848 – 25 May 1930) was an Anglican priest who was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1903 to 1928. He was the longest-serving holder of the office since the English Reformation, Re ...

, (1848–1930), British, Anglican clergyman, Archbishop of Canterbury *

Randall Dodd Randall Dodd is the founder and director for Financial Policy Forum in Washington, DC, United States, a non-profit organization that deals with regulation of financial markets. He received a Ph.D. in Economics from the Columbia University, whe ...

, founder and director of Financial Policy Forum *

Randall Dougherty Randall Dougherty (born 1961) is an American mathematician. Dougherty has made contributions in widely varying areas of mathematics, including set theory, logic, real analysis, discrete mathematics, computational geometry, information theory, ...

, (born 1961), mathematician * Randall Duell, (1903–1992), American, architect and art director * Randall Duk Kim, (born 1943), American, actor *''

Randall Edwards (disambiguation) Randall Edwards may refer to: * Randall Edwards (actress) (born 1955), American television actress * Randall Edwards (politician) Randall Edwards (born August 13, 1961) is an American politician who most recently served as the Oregon State Treasur ...

'' - several people **

Randall Edwards (actress) Randall Edwards (born June 15, 1955) is an American former actress. She is best known for playing the role of Delia Ryan on the television soap opera ''Ryan's Hope'' from 1979 to 1982. Early life and education Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Edwards' ...

, (born 1955), American, actor **

Randall Edwards (politician) Randall Edwards (born August 13, 1961) is an American politician who most recently served as the Oregon State Treasurer, state treasurer of the state of Oregon. A Democratic Party of Oregon, Democrat, Edwards was elected as treasurer in 2000 and r ...

, (born 1961), American, politician * Randall Einhorn, (born 1963), American, television director and cinematographer * Randall Faye, (1892–1948), American, screenwriter, film producer and director *

Randall K. Filer Randall Keith Filer (born January 14, 1952) is an American economist. Dr. Filer is a professor of economics at Hunter College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York and a Visiting Professor of Economics and Senior Scholar at ...

(born 1952), American economist, supporter of economics education worldwide *

Randall Craig Fleischer Randall Craig Fleischer (1958 – August 2020) was an American conductor. He was the Music Director of the Hudson Valley Philharmonic, Anchorage Symphony, and Youngstown Symphony orchestras. Biography Fleischer studied with Leonard Bernstein as ...

, American, conductor *

Randall Forsberg Dr. Randall Caroline Forsberg ( – ) led a lifetime of research and advocacy on ways to reduce the risk of war, minimize the burden of military spending, and promote democratic institutions. Her career started at the Stockholm International Peace ...

, (1943–2007), American, anti-war activist *

Randall M. Fort Randall M. Fort (born July 4, 1956, Richmond, Indiana) is currently Director of Programs Security, Cyberdomain Team, Raytheon Corporation. He was formerly the Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research in the United States Depar ...

, (born 1956), American, member of the Intelligence and Research in the United States Department * Randall Frakes, author * Randall Franks, American actor, singer and musician * Randall Garrett, (1927–1987), American, author * Randall Garrison, Canadian politician * Randall Gay, (born 1982), American, American football player *

Randall George Lewis MacAlister Randal George Leslie MacAlister was an eminent Anglican priest in the last quarter of the 20th century and the early part of the 21st. He was born on 31 December 1941 and educated at The Royal School, Armagh and Trinity College, Dublin. Ordaine ...

, Anglican priest *

Randall L. Gibson Randall Lee Gibson (September 10, 1832 – December 15, 1892) was an attorney and politician, elected as a member of the House of Representatives and U.S. Senator from Louisiana. He served as a brigadier general in the Confederate States Ar ...

, *

Randall Giles Randall Giles (1950 – August 27, 2010) was an American music composer, Episcopal Church missionary, and ethnographer.Randall Godfrey, (born 1973), American, American football player *

Randall Goff Randall Goff (born 15 March 1953) is a former water polo player from Australia, who competed for his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1976 Events January * January 3 – The International Covenant on Eco ...

, * Randall Goforth (born 1994), American football player *

Randall Gregory Holcombe Randall Gregory Holcombe (born June 4, 1950) is an American economist, and the DeVoe Moore Professor of Economics at Florida State University.Florida State UniversityEconomics Department faculty listing. Retrieved 2011-02-01. He is a Senior Fello ...

, American, academic * Randall S. Harmon, (1903–1982), American, politician *

Randall G. Hassell Randall G. Hassell (June 5, 1948 - August 4, 2015) was the Chief Instructor for the American Shotokan Karate Alliance (ASKA), Senior Editor of Tamashii Press, President of the American JKA Karate Association (AJKA), and a Founding Fellow of the ...

, karate instructor * Randall Hodgkinson, American, musician *

Randall Hyde Randall Hyde (born 1956) is best known as the author of ''The Art of Assembly Language'', a popular book on assembly language programming. He created the Lisa assembler in the late 1970s and developed the High Level Assembly (HLA) language. Bio ...

, (born 1956), American, author *

Randall Jahnson Randall Jahnson is an American writer, director and producer. His works include '' Dudes'', ''The Doors'', ''The Mask of Zorro'', '' Sunset Strip'', and episodes of the HBO TV series ''Tales from the Crypt''. Also, Jahson co-wrote ''Dryads - ...

, American, writer, director, and producer * Randall Jarrell, (1914–1965), American, author * Randall Kenan, (born 1963), American, author * Randall Kennedy, (born 1954), American, academic and author *

Randall C. Kennedy Randall C Kennedy is director of research and cofounder of Competitive Systems Analysis, an IT consulting company. He was a former systems analyst for Giga Information Group. Kennedy was a contributor for ''InfoWorld'', focusing on Windows, Micr ...

, computer specialist *

Randall Kleck Randall Kleck (born ''c.'' 1950) is an American martial artist and three time world champion. Retrieved on October 12, 2010. In a martial arts career spanning over 40 years he has been a student, competitor, judge, instructor, and author. Martial ...

, American, martial artist * Randall Kroszner, (born 1962), member of the Federal Reserve * Randall Kryn, (born 1949), Civil Rights Movement historian *

Randall Luthi Randall B. Luthi (born 1955) is an attorney and rancher from Freedom, who served as a Republican in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1995—2007. He was the Speaker for his last two-year term, 2005—2007. Prior to 2005, he ha ...

, (born 1955), American, attorney *

Randall Maggs Randall Maggs is a Canadian poet and former professor of English Literature at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College of Memorial University, in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. He is one of the organizers and now artistic director of the March Hare, the largest ...

, Canadian, poet *

Randall Mann Randall Mann (born January 21, 1972) is an American poet. Life and career Born in Provo, Utah, the only son of Olympic Track and Field medalist Ralph Mann, Mann grew up in Kentucky and Florida, and earned a BA and an MFA from the University of ...

, American, poet * Randall McDaniel, (born 1964), American, professional American football player *

Randall Miller Randall Miller (born July 24, 1962) is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, editor, and occasional actor. He directed ''Bottle Shock'', ''CBGB (film), CBGB'', ''Marilyn Hotchkiss Ballroom Dancing & Charm School, Marilyn Hotchkiss' B ...

, American, film director * Randall Munroe, (born 1984), American, webcomic author *

Randall Nieman Randall Nieman is an American musician and entrepreneur. In addition to being a guitarist and percussionist in several bands, he has played a variety of exotic instruments, including the theremin. Nieman departed the post-rock band Windy & Carl t ...

, musician *

Randall C. O'Reilly Randall Charles O'Reilly (born March 1, 1967) is a professor of psychology and computer science at the Center for Neuroscience at the University of California, Davis. His lab moved to UC Davis from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2019. E ...

, (born 1967), academic * Randall Packer, (born 1953), American, contemporary multimedia artist * Randall Park, American, comedian and actor *

Randall Parrish George Randall Parrish (1858–1923) was an American lawyer, journalist, and writer - in particular, author of dime novels, including ''Wolves of the Sea (Being a Tale of the Colonies from the Manuscript of One Geoffry Carlyle, Seaman, Narrating ...

, (1858–1923), American, author * Randall Pinkston, (born 1950), correspondent for CBS News * Randall Ray Rader, (born 1949), American, Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit * Randall "Randy" Roach (born 1951), American mayor * Randall Robinson, (born 1941), American, lawyer, author, and activist *

Randall Robinson (cinematographer) Randall Robinson (born August 19, 1946, in Los Angeles, California) is an American cinematographer. He is a former president of the Society of Operating Cameramen and the founding publisher and editor of the Operating Cameraman Magazine. As a free ...

, (born 1946), American, cinematographer *

Randall Rollins Richard Randall Rollins (November 5, 1931 – August 17, 2020) was an American billionaire businessman, and the chairman of Rollins Inc., the US's largest pest control conglomerate, which includes the Orkin Exterminating Company. Rollins was a v ...

(born 1931), American businessman * Randall Rothenberg, business executive *

Randall Row Randall may refer to the following: Places United States *Randall, California, former name of White Hall, California, an unincorporated community *Randall, Indiana, a former town *Randall, Iowa, a city *Randall, Kansas, a city *Randall, Minnesota ...

, (born 1971), Costa Rican, footballer *

Randall Schmidt Randall Mark Schmidt was a lieutenant general in the United States Air Force. Schmidt was appointed to conduct an inquiry into FBI reports that detainees at Guantanamo Bay were being subjected to inhumane interrogation. The unclassified s ...

, American, lieutenant general in the United States Air Force *

Randall Schweller Randall L. Schweller is Professor of Political Science at The Ohio State University, where he has taught since 1994. He earned his PhD from Columbia University in 1993 and was as an Olin Fellow at Harvard University in 1993-94. His primary tea ...

, American, academic *

Randall Silvis Randall Silvis is an American novelist, playwright, screenwriter, and teacher. Life Born in Madison Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, he was educated at Clarion University and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. In 2008, Silvis was awa ...

, American, author * Randall Simon, (born 1975), professional baseball player *'' Randall Smith (disambiguation)'' - several people **

Randall Smith Randall Smith (born March 8, 1960) is a Canadian electroacoustic music composer living in Toronto Toronto ( ; or ) is the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario. With a recorded population of 2,794,356 in 2021, it is the m ...

, (born 1960), Canadian, musician **

Randall Lee Smith Randall Lee Smith (June 29, 1953 – May 10, 2008) was a convicted murderer from Pearisburg, Virginia. He pleaded guilty shortly before trial commenced to two counts of second-degree murder in the deaths of hikers Robert Mountford Jr. and Laur ...

, (died 2008), American, convicted murderer *

Randall W. Spetman Randall William Spetman (born December 30, 1952) is an American college athletic director who was most recently athletic director at Florida State University from 2008 to 2013. Spetman has also been the director of athletics at Utah State Unive ...

, (born 1953), American, athletic director at Florida State University *

Randall J. Stephens Randall J. Stephens (born 1973) is an editor and historian of American religion. Career Stephens is a Professor of American and British Studies at the University of Oslo. From 2004 to 2012 he was an Assistant and Associate Professor of Histor ...

, author *

Randall L. Stephenson Randall Lynn Stephenson (born April 22, 1960) is a retired American telecommunications executive. He served as chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of AT&T Inc. from May 9, 2007 – June 30, 2020 and as executive chairman of AT&T Inc. from J ...

, (born 1960), American, business executive * Randall S. Street, (1780–1841), American, lawyer and politician *

Randall J. Strossen Dr. Randall J. Strossen is an American strength and physical culture advocate, kinesiologist, equipment manufacturer, historian, journalist, author, teacher and an expert in grip strength training. He is the founder and president of IronMind En ...

, (born 1951), strength training writer *

Randall Stout Randall Paul Stout (May 6, 1958 – July 11, 2014) was a Los Angeles, California based architect. Early life and education Born and raised in Tennessee, Stout held a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Tennessee and a Master of A ...

, American, architect *

Randall Svane Randall Svane is an American composer, born in 1955. His works have been played by the New York Philharmonic, Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, the Borromeo String Quartet, the Colonial Symphony, Schola Cantorum on Hudson, and in the Musikfest at Gut ...

, (born 1955), American, composer * Randall Swingler, (1909–1967), English, poet, also awarded the Military Medal in the Second World War *

Randall T. Shepard Randall Terry Shepard (born December 24, 1946) is a former List of justices of the Indiana Supreme Court, Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court. Early life and education Randall Terry Shepard was born in Lafayette, Indiana, Lafayette in 19 ...

, (born 1946), Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court * Randall Terry, (born 1959), American,

anti-abortion Anti-abortion movements, also self-styled as pro-life or abolitionist movements, are involved in the abortion debate advocating against the practice of abortion and its legality. Many anti-abortion movements began as countermovements in respons ...

activist *

Randall L. Tobias Randall L. Tobias (born March 20, 1942) is an American governmental figure and former chief executive officer of Eli Lilly and Company. A Republican Party (United States), Republican, he was appointed the first United States Director of Foreign As ...

, (born 1942), American, business executive *''

Randall Thompson (disambiguation) Randall Thompson Randall Thompson (April 21, 1899 – July 9, 1984) was an American composer, particularly noted for his choral works. Career Randall attended The Lawrenceville School, where his father was an English teacher. He then attended Ha ...

'' - several people **

Randall Thompson Randall Thompson (April 21, 1899 – July 9, 1984) was an American composer, particularly noted for his choral works. Career Randall attended The Lawrenceville School, where his father was an English teacher. He then attended Harvard University, ...

, (1899–1984), American, composer **

Randall Thompson (boxer) Randall Thompson (born June 14, 1964 in Halifax, Nova Scotia) is a retired boxer from Canada, who competed in the middleweight (< 75 kg) division at the

Randall Tolson, (1912–1954), American, clockmaker * Randall Wallace, (born 1949), American, screenwriter, director, producer *

Randall Weber Randall Weber (born September 2, 1968, in Fort St. John, British Columbia) is a retired ice hockey centre. He moved to Nottingham in the late 1970s and made his debut for the Nottingham Panthers at the age of seventeen in 1985. He played for the ...

, (born 1968), Canadian, ice hockey player *

Randall Wells Albert Randall Wells (1877–1942) was an English Arts and Crafts movement, Arts and Crafts architect, craftsman and inventor. He was the son of an architect, Arthur Wells of Hastings. After a practical training in joinery and founding as well a ...

, (1877–1942), English, architect *

Randall Wiebe Randall G. Wiebe is a playwright, stage actor, Voice acting, voice actor, artistic director, creative director, chaplain, Art education, art instructor, and artist living in Rosebud, Alberta, Rosebud, Alberta, Canada. He was born in Morden, Manitob ...

, Canadian playwright * Randall Winston, television producer and director *

Randall Woodfield Randall Brent Woodfield (born December 26, 1950) is an American serial killer, serial rapist, kidnapper, robber, and burglar who was dubbed the I-5 Killer or the I-5 Bandit by the media due to the crimes he committed along the Interstate 5 corr ...

, (born 1950), American, serial killer dubbed ''The I-5 Killer'' or ''The I-5 Bandit'' * Randall Woolf, American, composer * Randall Zindler, American, business executive * Randall Zisk, American, television director and producer *

Randall Zwinge James Randi (born Randall James Hamilton Zwinge; August 7, 1928 – October 20, 2020) was a Canadian-American stage magician, author and scientific skeptic who extensively challenged paranormal and pseudoscientific claims. Rodrigues 2010p. ...

, American

stage magician Magic, which encompasses the subgenres of illusion, stage magic, and close up magic, among others, is a performing art in which audiences are entertained by tricks, effects, or illusions of seemingly impossible feats, using natural means. It ...

and scientific skeptic

Randell

Randell Kirsch Randell Kirsch is an American musician. Early life Kirsch received his first guitar lesson in 1962, performed publicly for the first time in 1963 at the Fresno County Fair, won the Wolters Elementary School talent show in 1966 with his band Th ...

, officer in the United States Army.

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