Ransom vs Justus

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 #1,814 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"just, righteous, upright"

Origin: Latin

German Dutch English Christian

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Ransom Rank #1,661

Justus Rank #1,814

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 vs #1814 for Justus.

Is Ransom or Justus more popular?

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 compared to Justus at #1814 in the United States.

What do Ransom and Justus mean?

Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin). Justus means "just, righteous, upright" (Latin origin).

Are Ransom and Justus boy or girl names?

Ransom is primarily a boy name. Justus is primarily a boy name.