Ransom vs Marlo

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 #1,696 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"remnants of the lake"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Ransom Rank #1,661

Marlo Rank #1,696

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 vs #1696 for Marlo.

Is Ransom or Marlo more popular?

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 compared to Marlo at #1696 in the United States.

What do Ransom and Marlo mean?

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

Are Ransom and Marlo boy or girl names?

Ransom is primarily a boy name. Marlo is primarily a boy name.