Ransom vs Malcom

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 #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English African-American

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Ransom Rank #1,661

Malcom Rank #1,750

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Ransom or Malcom more popular?

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Ransom and Malcom mean?

Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ransom and Malcom boy or girl names?

Ransom is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.