Ransom vs Guy

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 #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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Ransom Rank #1,661

Guy Rank #1,562

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 vs #1661 for Ransom.

Is Ransom or Guy more popular?

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 compared to Ransom at #1661 in the United States.

What do Ransom and Guy mean?

Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin). Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin).

Are Ransom and Guy boy or girl names?

Ransom is primarily a boy name. Guy is primarily a boy name.