Ramsay - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Ramsay \r(a)-msay, ram-say\ is pronounced RAM-zee. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "garlic island". Also possibly "raven island" or "ram island", or (Old Norse) "strong island". Place name that was originally a common surname in Scotland. English statesman Ramsay McDonald; US Attorney General Ramsey Clark.

Ramsay has 3 variant forms: Ramsey, Ramzey and Ramzi.

Baby names that sound like Ramsay are Ramos and Remus.

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