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♂ Ransome
What does Ransome mean?
Ransome 
as a name for boys is of Old English derivation, and Ransome means "warrior's shield". Ransome is an alternate form of Ransom (Old English): also possibly "shield's son".
STARTS WITH Ra-
ASSOCIATED WITH old english, warrior, shield (defender)
Variations
CREATIVE FORMS(male)
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MIDDLE NAME PAIRINGS
Ransome Israel (R.I.), ..
How popular is Ransome?
Ransome is an unusual first name for males but a very prominent last name for all people (#16735 out of 150436, Top 11%). (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)
Which version is better?
Ransom (#1902 IN RECENT RANKINGS) is the only popular variation form of Ransome (OUTSIDE TOP 2000). Adoption of this form of Ransome was at its highest 138 years ago (#562) and has become much reduced since. (TOP 2000 NAMES, 2018)
Similar Names
Suggested similar-sounding names are Bartome, Jairome, Ramone, Rance, Randale, Randie, Randle, Randolf, Randon, Rane, Range, Rankine, Ranolf, Ransford, Ransley, Ransly (see Ransley), Rashae, Rawson, Rome, Ronson, Sansom and Sansone. Like Ransome, these names are not frequently used.
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