Ransom vs Fred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ransom

Boy #1,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Old English/Norman

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Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Ransom Rank #1,661

Fred Rank #1,686

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Ransom or Fred more popular?

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Ransom and Fred mean?

Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Ransom and Fred boy or girl names?

Ransom is primarily a boy name. Fred is primarily a boy name.