Ransom vs Jules

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ransom

Boy #1,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf"

Origin: Old English/Norman

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,661
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Jules

Boy #1,841 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)"

Origin: Greek (ioulos)

Cultural Roots

French English American Belgian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,841
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ransom Rank #1,661
Jules Rank #1,841

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 vs #1841 for Jules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ransom or Jules more popular?

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 compared to Jules at #1841 in the United States.

What do Ransom and Jules mean?

Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin). Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin).

Are Ransom and Jules boy or girl names?

Ransom is primarily a boy name. Jules is primarily a boy name.

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