Ignatius vs Ransom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ignatius Rank #1,736
Ransom Rank #1,661

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 vs #1736 for Ignatius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ignatius or Ransom more popular?

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 compared to Ignatius at #1736 in the United States.

What do Ignatius and Ransom mean?

Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin). Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin).

Are Ignatius and Ransom boy or girl names?

Ignatius is primarily a boy name. Ransom is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons