Ransom vs Lamar

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 #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

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Ransom Rank #1,661

Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1661 for Ransom.

Is Ransom or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Ransom at #1661 in the United States.

What do Ransom and Lamar mean?

Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Ransom and Lamar boy or girl names?

Ransom is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.