Ramsay - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Ramsay \r(a)-msay, ram-say\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "raven island; ram island". Place name that was originally a last name common in Scotland, and seldom used as a given name for boys.

Ramsay has 1 variant form: Ramsey.

Ramsay is a very rare female first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Ramsay. Click here to compare Ramsay with related baby names.