Shilo vs Ransom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shilo

Boy #1,670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful, tranquil"

Origin: Hebrew

English-speaking Hebrew African American American

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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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Shilo Rank #1,670

Ransom Rank #1,661

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 vs #1670 for Shilo.

Is Shilo or Ransom more popular?

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 compared to Shilo at #1670 in the United States.

What do Shilo and Ransom mean?

Shilo means "peaceful, tranquil" (Hebrew origin). Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin).

Are Shilo and Ransom boy or girl names?

Shilo is primarily a boy name. Ransom is primarily a boy name.