Ransom vs Artemis

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
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Artemis

Boy #1,648 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"safe, unharmed (proposed etymology)"

Origin: Greek artemes

Cultural Roots

Greek European American Global

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,648
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Ransom Rank #1,661
Artemis Rank #1,648

Artemis is more popular, ranked #1648 vs #1661 for Ransom.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ransom or Artemis more popular?

Artemis is more popular, ranked #1648 compared to Ransom at #1661 in the United States.

What do Ransom and Artemis mean?

Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin). Artemis means "safe, unharmed (proposed etymology)" (Greek artemes origin).

Are Ransom and Artemis boy or girl names?

Ransom is primarily a boy name. Artemis is primarily a boy name.

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