Ransom vs Berg

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ransom

Boy #1,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Old English/Norman

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Boy #21,697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mountain, hill"

Origin: Germanic

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Ransom Rank #1,661

Berg Rank #21,697

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 vs #21697 for Berg.

Is Ransom or Berg more popular?

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Ransom and Berg mean?

Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin). Berg means "mountain, hill" (Germanic origin).

Are Ransom and Berg boy or girl names?

Ransom is primarily a boy name. Berg is primarily a boy name.