Ransom vs Conway

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 #1,531 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hound of the plain"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Welsh American

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Ransom Rank #1,661

Conway Rank #1,531

Conway is more popular, ranked #1531 vs #1661 for Ransom.

Is Ransom or Conway more popular?

Conway is more popular, ranked #1531 compared to Ransom at #1661 in the United States.

What do Ransom and Conway mean?

Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin). Conway means "hound of the plain" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ransom and Conway boy or girl names?

Ransom is primarily a boy name. Conway is primarily a boy name.