Darrell vs Ransom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrell

Boy #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,470
Total SSA Count: 123
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Aydan Armon Tyrone Terrence

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Ransom

Boy #1,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

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

Origin: Old English/Norman

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,661
Total SSA Count: 101
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Darrell Rank #1,470

Ransom Rank #1,661

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 vs #1661 for Ransom.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrell or Ransom more popular?

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 compared to Ransom at #1661 in the United States.

What do Darrell and Ransom mean?

Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin). Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin).

Are Darrell and Ransom boy or girl names?

Darrell is primarily a boy name. Ransom is primarily a boy name.

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