Ransom vs Darryl

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

Playground Safety Score

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Darryl

Boy #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,803
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ransom Rank #1,661
Darryl Rank #1,803

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 vs #1803 for Darryl.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ransom or Darryl more popular?

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 compared to Darryl at #1803 in the United States.

What do Ransom and Darryl mean?

Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Ransom and Darryl boy or girl names?

Ransom is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.

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