Smith vs Ransom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Smith

Boy #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

English 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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Smith Rank #1,580

Ransom Rank #1,661

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 vs #1661 for Ransom.

Is Smith or Ransom more popular?

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 compared to Ransom at #1661 in the United States.

What do Smith and Ransom mean?

Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin). Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin).

Are Smith and Ransom boy or girl names?

Smith is primarily a boy name. Ransom is primarily a boy name.