Ransom vs Hampton

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 #1,522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high settlement or estate"

Origin: Old English

American English WASP/preppy American

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Ransom Rank #1,661

Hampton Rank #1,522

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 vs #1661 for Ransom.

Is Ransom or Hampton more popular?

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 compared to Ransom at #1661 in the United States.

What do Ransom and Hampton mean?

Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin). Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin).

Are Ransom and Hampton boy or girl names?

Ransom is primarily a boy name. Hampton is primarily a boy name.