Ransom vs Liham

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

All Clear

Liham

Boy #6,616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"letter, written message"

Origin: Tagalog

Cultural Roots

Filipino Tagalog

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,616
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ransom Rank #1,661
Liham Rank #6,616

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ransom or Liham more popular?

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Ransom and Liham mean?

Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Ransom and Liham boy or girl names?

Ransom is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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