Ransom vs Darrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ransom

Boy #1,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

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

Origin: Old English/Norman

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,661
Total SSA Count: 101
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Darrell

Boy #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,470
Total SSA Count: 123
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Ransom Rank #1,661

Darrell Rank #1,470

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 vs #1661 for Ransom.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ransom or Darrell more popular?

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 compared to Ransom at #1661 in the United States.

What do Ransom and Darrell mean?

Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin). Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin).

Are Ransom and Darrell boy or girl names?

Ransom is primarily a boy name. Darrell is primarily a boy name.

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