Arrow vs Ransom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arrow

Boy #1,674 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"swift projectile, arrow"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf"

Origin: Old English/Norman

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Arrow Rank #1,674

Ransom Rank #1,661

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 vs #1674 for Arrow.

Is Arrow or Ransom more popular?

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 compared to Arrow at #1674 in the United States.

What do Arrow and Ransom mean?

Arrow means "swift projectile, arrow" (Old English origin). Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin).

Are Arrow and Ransom boy or girl names?

Arrow is primarily a boy name. Ransom is primarily a boy name.