Ransom

Pronunciation: [ r-ANS-uhm ]

Girl Name #42,898 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Ransom is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-ANS-uhm.

Parents who love the name Ransom often also consider Rachel, Rachael, Rae .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #42,898
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Ran Ray Ranie Ransie

Also a Boy Name

Ransom is also used as a boy name, ranked #1661.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ransom

Is Ransom a boy or girl name?

Ransom is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #42898. As a boy name, it is ranked #1661. Ransom is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Ransom?

Ransom is pronounced r-ANS-uhm.

How popular is the name Ransom?

Ransom is currently ranked #42898 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Ransom?

Common nicknames for Ransom include Ran, Ray, Ranie, and Ransie.

Is Ransom a common or rare name?

Ransom is an uncommon name, ranked #42898 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ransom

Ransom is a girl name .

Is Ransom a boy or girl name? Ransom is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #42,898 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,661. Ransom is more commonly used as a boy name.

Ransom is currently ranked #42,898 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Ransom include Ran, Ray, Ranie, and Ransie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.