Honor vs Ransom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Honor

Boy #1,585 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reputation, esteem"

Origin: Latin

English American Irish

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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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Honor Rank #1,585

Ransom Rank #1,661

Honor is more popular, ranked #1585 vs #1661 for Ransom.

Is Honor or Ransom more popular?

Honor is more popular, ranked #1585 compared to Ransom at #1661 in the United States.

What do Honor and Ransom mean?

Honor means "reputation, esteem" (Latin origin). Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin).

Are Honor and Ransom boy or girl names?

Honor is primarily a boy name. Ransom is primarily a boy name.