Ransom vs Arnold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ransom

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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Boy #1,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eagle power, eagle ruler"

Origin: Germanic

German English American Flemish

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Ransom Rank #1,661

Arnold Rank #1,694

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 vs #1694 for Arnold.

Is Ransom or Arnold more popular?

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 compared to Arnold at #1694 in the United States.

What do Ransom and Arnold mean?

Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin). Arnold means "eagle power, eagle ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Ransom and Arnold boy or girl names?

Ransom is primarily a boy name. Arnold is primarily a boy name.