Ransom vs Josh

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 #1,742 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ransom Rank #1,661

Josh Rank #1,742

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 vs #1742 for Josh.

Is Ransom or Josh more popular?

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 compared to Josh at #1742 in the United States.

What do Ransom and Josh mean?

Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin). Josh means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ransom and Josh boy or girl names?

Ransom is primarily a boy name. Josh is primarily a boy name.