Ransom vs Gentry

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 #1,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble birth, upper class"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Ransom Rank #1,661

Gentry Rank #1,601

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 vs #1661 for Ransom.

Is Ransom or Gentry more popular?

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 compared to Ransom at #1661 in the United States.

What do Ransom and Gentry mean?

Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin). Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin).

Are Ransom and Gentry boy or girl names?

Ransom is primarily a boy name. Gentry is primarily a boy name.