Ransom vs Davon

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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Davon

Boy #1,567 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved (David) + valley (Devon)"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,567
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Ransom Rank #1,661
Davon Rank #1,567

Davon is more popular, ranked #1567 vs #1661 for Ransom.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ransom or Davon more popular?

Davon is more popular, ranked #1567 compared to Ransom at #1661 in the United States.

What do Ransom and Davon mean?

Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin). Davon means "beloved (David) + valley (Devon)" (American English origin).

Are Ransom and Davon boy or girl names?

Ransom is primarily a boy name. Davon is primarily a boy name.

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