Ransom vs Shay

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 #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Ransom Rank #1,661

Shay Rank #1,707

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Ransom or Shay more popular?

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Ransom and Shay mean?

Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Ransom and Shay boy or girl names?

Ransom is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.