UK boy's name
Ranell
A masculine name of Norwegian origin, meaning "little warrior".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ranell is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ranell popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 12 births.
This profile covers 53 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2011 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 25% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 53 living people in the UK are called Ranell. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ranell ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 12 boys were registered as Ranell.
- • About 53 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ranell as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
12 births
Estimated living
53
2026
Meaning
What does Ranell mean?
The name Ranell is a modern name that seems to have originated in the 20th century. It is likely a combination of the English name Randall and the suffix "-el," which is found in names like Daniel and Samuel. The exact origin of the name is uncertain, but it may have been a creative invention by parents looking for a unique name for their child.
Despite its recent origins, the name Ranell has been adopted by a number of notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Ranell Wickner, an American writer and journalist who was born in 1919 and passed away in 2006. She was known for her work as a columnist and her contributions to various publications, including The New York Times.
Another notable Ranell was Ranell Thill, an American artist and sculptor who lived from 1927 to 2010. Thill was renowned for his abstract metal sculptures, which were featured in numerous exhibitions and public installations throughout the United States.
In the field of sports, Ranell Jacobs was an American football defensive back who played for the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League (NFL) during the 1980s. He was born in 1957 and was part of the 49ers team that won Super Bowl XIX in 1985.
Ranell Edgars was a South African cricket player who represented the South African national team in the 1990s. He was a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper, born in 1967, and played in several Test matches and One Day International (ODI) games for his country.
Another notable bearer of the name was Ranell Davy, a Canadian actress and singer who was born in 1962. She gained recognition for her roles in various theater productions and television shows, as well as for her work as a voice actress in animated series.
While the name Ranell is relatively rare, these individuals have helped to establish its place in history and contribute to its legacy as a unique and distinctive name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ranell over time
The chart below shows babies named Ranell registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ranell, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ranell by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ranell was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3939 | 50 | 9 |
Related
Names similar to Ranell
- Ryan 68,692
- Riley 37,992
- Robert 27,462
- Reuben 25,122
- Rhys 24,418
- Reece 24,329
- Rory 21,870
- Roman 16,609
- Ronnie 16,445
- Reggie 14,684
- Rowan 14,371
- Ralph 8,892
FAQ
Ranell: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ranell in the UK right now?
In 2021, Ranell was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ranell most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 12 babies registered as Ranell in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ranell?
A masculine name of Norwegian origin, meaning "little warrior".
How many people are called Ranell in the UK?
A total of 53 babies have been registered as Ranell across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.