Ransom name meaning
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What does Ransom mean?
Ransom's meaning is Son of Rand or The Son of the Shield is of Old English origin and a unisex name is used majorly in English.
How do I pronounce Ransom?
Two syllabled Ransom is pronounced as r(a)-nsom. The name can also be pronounced as ran-som.
Variants of Ransom
Rand, Randolph, Randr, Rando, Rodolphe, Randolf, Randi
Names that rhyme with RansomHow popular is the name Ransom?
Ransom used to be a common name in United States, first appeared in 1880 and over 4168 babies have been given the name in 139 years. When at its peak in 1882,.
However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 139 years. Additionally, the name has been in Also, Ransom is a familiar name in Nigeria and Zimbabwe. As per our estimate, over 4000 people has been named Ransom globally.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2018 | 1888 | 78 | ||
| 2017 | 1597 | 100 | ||
| 2016 | 1538 | 107 | ||
| 2015 | 1558 | 103 | ||
| 2014 | 1650 | 93 | ||
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What numerology tells about Ransom?
Positive energy adores your spirit. You are daring and courageous. You are always in the center of attention and the one who stands for what's right. You prefer to enjoy solitude because it's when your creativity strikes in. People complain about your coldness. But these are the people that haven't had the chance to know you better. You encourage people to walk the harder path and fight for what they believe is right.
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- Birdie - Illustrous and Enduring Birdies origin is English and Germanic is prevalently used in English used as a gender insensitive name, meaning of Birdie is "Bright or Little Bird". In 1929, predominant name Birdie managed to bag 485th position in baby girl names list in United States
- Prudence - Used largely in English and French long standing and prominent, Prudence is of Latin origin, Prudence means "Discretion, Provident or Intelligent" is used for girls
- Maddison - Meaning of Maddison is Son of Maud or Matthew's Son is notably used in English and English which is rooted from English is aimed at both genders
- Audrina - Popular girl name Audrina is of Old High German and Celtic origin used principally in English language, meaning of Audrina is "Noble Strength or Noble"
- Consuelo - Illustrous and Ever lasting unisex name Consuelo means "Comfort or Consolation" which originated from Spanish is chiefly used in Spanish
Famous people named Ransom
- Ransom Halloway, United States Representative from New York
- Ransom H. Gillet, U.S. Representative from New York
- Ransom A. Myers, Ransom Aldrich "Ram" Myers, Jr
- Ransom E. Olds, pioneer of the American automotive industry
- Ransom B. Shelden Sr., Ransom Bird Shelden Sr
- Ransom W. Dunham, U.S. Representative from Illinois
- Ransom Ashley in Better Angels as Actor
- Ransom Riggs in Infamous as Writer
- Actor Ransom Boynton, renowned for video Chasing Life
Lists having Ransom
- Boys names beginning with R
- Girls names beginning with R
- American Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- Baby Names that mean Son
- Baby Names that mean Shield
