Ransom vs Ignatius

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 #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Ransom Rank #1,661

Ignatius Rank #1,736

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 vs #1736 for Ignatius.

Is Ransom or Ignatius more popular?

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 compared to Ignatius at #1736 in the United States.

What do Ransom and Ignatius mean?

Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin). Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin).

Are Ransom and Ignatius boy or girl names?

Ransom is primarily a boy name. Ignatius is primarily a boy name.