Ransom vs Meyer

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 #1,815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"farmer, estate steward"

Origin: German

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Ransom Rank #1,661

Meyer Rank #1,815

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 vs #1815 for Meyer.

Is Ransom or Meyer more popular?

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 compared to Meyer at #1815 in the United States.

What do Ransom and Meyer mean?

Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin). Meyer means "farmer, estate steward" (German origin).

Are Ransom and Meyer boy or girl names?

Ransom is primarily a boy name. Meyer is primarily a boy name.