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♂ Ransom
What does Ransom mean?
Ransom 
as a boys' name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Ransom is "warrior's shield". Also possibly "shield's son" or a variant of Randolph. Used as first name mainly in the late Victorian era.
STARTS WITH Ra-
ASSOCIATED WITH old english, warrior, shield (defender), victorian (medieval)
Variations
VARIANT Ransome
RELATED FORMS VIA RANDOLPH Randal▼, Randolf, Randy▼, Ranolf
CREATIVE FORMS(male)
(female)
MIDDLE NAME PAIRINGS
Ransom Tyce (R.T.), ..
How popular is Ransom?
Ransom is an unusual given name for males but a very prominent surname for both adults and children (#2113 out of 150436, Top 1%). (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)
Ransom was first listed in 1880-1889 and reached its highest position of #562 in the U.S. then, and is at #1902 currently. (2018 U.S. SSA RECORDS)
Which version is better?
Randy (#673 FROM CURRENT RECORDS), Randal, Randolf and Randolph are the prominent alternative forms of Ransom (#1902) appearing in the Top 2000. Usage of these relations of Ransom was widespread among parents 7 decades ago (ADOPTION OF 0.73%) and is now significantly diminished (ADOPTION 0.02%, DOWN 97%), with versions like Randal going out of style.
Similar Names
Suggested similar-sounding names are Anscom, Bascom, Hanson, Janson, Lathom, Malcom, Marom, Racham, Rachim, Radnor, Ragnor, Raham, Raheem▼, Rahiem, Rahim, Rahm, Rainor, Rains, Ralston, Ram, Ramon▼, Ramos, Ramsay, Ramses, Ramsey, Ranald, Rance, Rancel, Rand, Randel, Randey, Randi, Randie, Randl (see Randall), Randle, Randon, Rane, Ranell, Range, Ranger, Ranier, Ranjit, Rankin, Ransford, Ransley, Ransly (see Ransley), Ras, Rashod, Rawson, Raydon, Raymon▼, Raynor, Reno, Renton, Renzo, Ringo, Robson, Ronson, Russo, Sansom, Sanson, Tanson and Windom. These names tend to be more commonly used than Ransom.
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