Ransom vs Kobi

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 #1,679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ransom Rank #1,661

Kobi Rank #1,679

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 vs #1679 for Kobi.

Is Ransom or Kobi more popular?

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 compared to Kobi at #1679 in the United States.

What do Ransom and Kobi mean?

Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin). Kobi means "supplanter, may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ransom and Kobi boy or girl names?

Ransom is primarily a boy name. Kobi is primarily a boy name.