Ransom vs Arnab

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

Arnab

Boy #26,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ocean, sea"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Bengali Indian Hindu

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,572
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ransom Rank #1,661
Arnab Rank #26,572

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 vs #26572 for Arnab.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ransom or Arnab more popular?

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 compared to Arnab at #26572 in the United States.

What do Ransom and Arnab mean?

Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin). Arnab means "ocean, sea" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Ransom and Arnab boy or girl names?

Ransom is primarily a boy name. Arnab is primarily a boy name.

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