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maleRansom - Name Meaning and Origin


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The boy's name Ransom \r(a)-nsom, ran-som\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "warrior's shield". Also possibly "shield's son" or a variant of Randolph. Used as first name mainly in the late Victorian era.

Ransom has 1 variant form: Ransome.

Ransom 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 Ransom. Click here to compare Ransom with related baby names.

United States Top 1000 rankings for: Ransom
Canada (BC), England and Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Sweden, Australia (NSW) Top 100 rankings for: Ransom

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