Ransom vs Coby

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 #1,590 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who replaces another"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ransom Rank #1,661

Coby Rank #1,590

Coby is more popular, ranked #1590 vs #1661 for Ransom.

Is Ransom or Coby more popular?

Coby is more popular, ranked #1590 compared to Ransom at #1661 in the United States.

What do Ransom and Coby mean?

Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin). Coby means "supplanter, one who replaces another" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ransom and Coby boy or girl names?

Ransom is primarily a boy name. Coby is primarily a boy name.