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Ranson

♂ Boy

Pronounced RAN-sun /ˈræn.sən/Medium

Meaning: An English surname, usually 'son of Rand' (Randolph, 'shield-wolf') and closely tied to the surname Ransom. Carried into first-name use. Routes read variously.Low

In 30 seconds: A sturdy surname-name: Ranson means 'son of Rand,' close to Ransom (said 'RAN-sun'). Solid and English-rooted.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningAn English surname, usually 'son of Rand' (Randolph, 'shield-wolf') and closely tied to the surname Ransom. Carried into first-name use. Routes read variously.
U.S. rank (2022)#11983 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 357

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319142022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ranson is an English surname read as 'son of Rand' (Randolph, 'shield-wolf') and tied to Ransom. As a given name it reads solid and surname-modern, which we note — uncommon in the U.S. (said 'RAN-sun').

It appears only rarely for boys as a first name in the U.S. Rare, sturdy, and surname-style.

Did you know? Ranson is an English surname, usually 'son of Rand' (from Randolph, 'shield-wolf'), and closely linked to the surname Ransom — a sturdy name now used up front (said 'RAN-sun').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Ranson — English surname, 'son of Rand'; tied to Ransom

Variations

RansomRansenRanston

Nicknames

RanSonny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ranson mean?

Ranson is an English surname, usually 'son of Rand' (Randolph, 'shield-wolf'), and closely tied to Ransom.

How do you pronounce Ranson?

It's said RAN-sun /ˈræn.sən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ranson a boy or girl name?

Ranson is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ranson?

Ranson is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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