Ransom: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Son of Rand
Origin
English (surname)
Pronunciation
RAN-sum

Ransom is an English (surname) name used for both boys and girls meaning “son of Rand”. It appears in our list of 200+ Southern Gothic Baby Names With Dark Charm and Romance.

Meaning & Origin of Ransom

Meaning: Son of Rand.

Origin: English (surname).

How to Pronounce Ransom

RAN-sumIPA /ˈrænsəm/

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