Ransom vs Haven

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 #1,482 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"safe harbor, place of refuge"

Origin: Old English

American British

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Ransom Rank #1,661

Haven Rank #1,482

Haven is more popular, ranked #1482 vs #1661 for Ransom.

Is Ransom or Haven more popular?

Haven is more popular, ranked #1482 compared to Ransom at #1661 in the United States.

What do Ransom and Haven mean?

Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin). Haven means "safe harbor, place of refuge" (Old English origin).

Are Ransom and Haven boy or girl names?

Ransom is primarily a boy name. Haven is primarily a boy name.