Ransom vs Calloway

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 #1,851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pebbly place, bald clearing"

Origin: Old English

American Scottish English

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Ransom Rank #1,661

Calloway Rank #1,851

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 vs #1851 for Calloway.

Is Ransom or Calloway more popular?

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 compared to Calloway at #1851 in the United States.

What do Ransom and Calloway mean?

Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin). Calloway means "pebbly place, bald clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Ransom and Calloway boy or girl names?

Ransom is primarily a boy name. Calloway is primarily a boy name.