Ransom vs Ferrin

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 #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic Contemporary

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Ransom Rank #1,661

Ferrin Rank #20,697

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Is Ransom or Ferrin more popular?

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Ransom and Ferrin mean?

Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin). Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ransom and Ferrin boy or girl names?

Ransom is primarily a boy name. Ferrin is primarily a boy name.