Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Son of the Shield
Pronunciation: R AE N S AH M
Popularity Rank: #78,716
The name Ransom is of English origin and means Son of the Shield. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Ransom is commonly found in Nigeria, United States of America, Cameroon, and 22 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R AE N S AH M
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
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At NamesLook, the name Ransom is recorded 327 times globally, ranking it as the 78,716th most common name worldwide.
Ransom is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 146 occurrences, making it the 4,868th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Ransom is found among 1 in every 7943 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #4,868 | 1 : 7,943 |
| United States of America | #19,777 | 1 : 22,335 |
| Cameroon | #3,368 | 1 : 8,057 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ransom from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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