Ransom vs Irving

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 #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

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Ransom Rank #1,661

Irving Rank #1,618

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1661 for Ransom.

Is Ransom or Irving more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Ransom at #1661 in the United States.

What do Ransom and Irving mean?

Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Ransom and Irving boy or girl names?

Ransom is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.