Ransom vs Brayson

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 #1,830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the brave one"

Origin: American Modern

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Ransom Rank #1,661

Brayson Rank #1,830

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 vs #1830 for Brayson.

Is Ransom or Brayson more popular?

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 compared to Brayson at #1830 in the United States.

What do Ransom and Brayson mean?

Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin). Brayson means "son of the brave one" (American Modern origin).

Are Ransom and Brayson boy or girl names?

Ransom is primarily a boy name. Brayson is primarily a boy name.