Lloyd vs Ransom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lloyd

Boy #1,763 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sacred, holy"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #1,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Old English/Norman

American English

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Lloyd Rank #1,763

Ransom Rank #1,661

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 vs #1763 for Lloyd.

Is Lloyd or Ransom more popular?

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 compared to Lloyd at #1763 in the United States.

What do Lloyd and Ransom mean?

Lloyd means "sacred, holy" (Welsh origin). Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin).

Are Lloyd and Ransom boy or girl names?

Lloyd is primarily a boy name. Ransom is primarily a boy name.