Ransom
r(a)-nsom,
ran-som
US Popularity:3514
Origin:British
Meaning:Wolf shield, shield; Redeeming
Ransom is a boy’s name of English, German, and Latin origin. This name translates to “wolf shield” or simply “shield,” deriving from the Germanic name Randolph. It also has a clear edginess to it, carrying an energy of the outlaw about it, bringing to mind the act of paying a ransom as an act of deliverance or rescue. This is echoed in its alternative meaning of “redeeming,” which derives from the Latin redemptionem. Unique and statement-making, this name is sure to leave a lasting impression on all those who around baby. You might even enjoy its connection to the popular Knives Out film, in which Chris Evans plays the arrogant and stylish Ransom Drysdale.
How Popular Is The Name Ransom?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Ransom is currently #4436 on The Bump
Boy:Ransom is currently #2491 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Ransom is currently #3514 in U.S. births
Boy:Ransom is currently #1660 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1660
in 2023
- 67
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 507, 508
Online Etymology Dictionary, ransom (n.), May 2021
Ancestry, Ransom Family History
Ancestry, Randolph Family History
Merriam-Webster, ransom
SurnameDB, Last name: Ransom
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